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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

above written. But the senate com
mittee chose to regard the ditto
marks as lack of qualification in
stead of a means of Identification.
That committee did not even pre-
tend to investigate each signature,
or that the ditto marks did not
actually give the information as to
the location of the voter whose sig.
nature was attached The sen
ators themselves were probably per-
sonally acquainted with nearly all
the men whose names appeared on
that petition, and, with the aid of
the house members, could locate de.
fintely SO out of every 100 Of the
signers, even without the aid of any
address. But still that body refused
to recognize the petition. The attor-
ney general gave written opinion
to the effect that the petition was
sufficient in every requirement. In
view of all these facts we believe
the legislature has committed an
unwise act, and further that it has
committed an unlawful act, in refus-
ing to grant the petition and allow.
ing the voters an expression upon
the primary law.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

WE often seesome senator or repre-
sentative quoted in the papers as
saying there is no demand among
the people for railroad rate regula
ton That's bluff. But the de.
mand is not as great as it would
be if the people knew all the facts.
Seventy-five cents is good fair
price for wheat, more than an aver.
age for ten years. How many peo-
ple know that at that price il takes
one car out of every seven, after
loaded in the car at De Smet, to pay
the freight and one cent commission
at Minneapolis? la other words,
one farmer out of seven must give
his entire crop to market the
otter six. When man buys
soft coal be pays FIVE dollars for
freight and two dollars for coal, and
SO it goes down through the list.
But if this were all, if the railroad
companies put all the consequent
big profits in their own pockets, it
would not be SO bad In many in
stances part of the profits accrued
from hauling between the producer
and the consumer go in the form of
rebates to big trust. shippers, which
has the effect of eliminating compe-
tition and skinning the great mass
of people once more. As usual
thing the rebate is paid to some con
cern in which are interested certain
of the railroad head officials. Take
for instance the Santa Fe railroad
and the Colorado Fuel & Iron Co.
The latter received large rebates,
which was to the advantage Of the
G. f. a. /. and to some of the lead
ing railroad directors, but to the
disadvantage of the great majority
of the railroad stockholders, espe-
cially the small fry. The Standard
Oil CO. was built up by the rebats
system, the Armour Co. is to-day
bleeding the shipper and the consu-
mer of fruit through the rebate and
private car system There is a long
list, but tie above shows the effec,
Of the present system and tho great
need Of railroad rate regulation. Nc
one would object to paying reason
liable profit, but all want it to stop
there Talk Of there being no de.
mand for q reform is all rot The
people do demand Il; the best states
men Of the nation sayit must come
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03
Legal Notices.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
State OF South Dakota, County of Kings
bury.--SS.
I'm County Court.
In tile matter of the guardianship of Her
bert W, Brown, minor.
Whereas, an order of fthe county court of
the county of Kingsbury, state OF South
Dakota, has been duly made and enter
ed herein, directing the undersigned, as
guardian OF the estate OF Herbert w.
Brown, minor, to sell at private sale GER
tain real estate, the property OF said min
or.
er of sale the undersigned will. on or after
the 27th day of February, a D., 1905, sell
at private sale TO the highest bidder the
real estate in said order described, to.wit:
West Half CIV. ~ of the South West Quar-
ter IS, w. M) of Section Fifteen (l5),
Township one Hundred Eleven (lll),
Range Fifty Eight (5s), in kingsbury
The terms upon which said property
will be sold are as follows: All cash, or
8ne-half cash with the balance payable
in Ave years, with interest at six per
cent per annuni, secured by mortgage
on said property.
Said sale will be made by the under
signed at his. office In the New. York
Life Building, IN the city of Omaha. in
the state of Nebraska, and bids in writing
received at said place on or after the
date last above named.
Notice is further given that the under
signed. at the time and place above. nam
ed as such guardian aud as agent for the
owner of the other undivided one-half i'm
terest In the said real estate, will receive
described real estate. The right is resefy-
: GEORGE a;is rs FoRGAN,
BY WARREN & WARREN,
DE Smct, south Dakota.
Attorneys for Guardian.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

As illustrating the many ways in
which the United States senate is
influenced, and how the senate is
furnished with an excuse for going
against what the members know to
be he wishes of their constituents,
we call attention to the fact that
prepared letters were sent into this
state some few weeks ago, which
were addressed to South Dakota's
two senators. The letters were nice
" worded aud urged those gentle
men not TO be too hasty in taking
action on the railroad rate question,
and assured them that there was no
demand among the people OF that
particular locality for such legisla-
ton. The parties who received the
letters were directed to secure the
signature of as many men of inin-
ence as possible. Doubtless such
letters were sent to all parts oil this
country and a small army set at
work securing the signers. The let
ters being forwarded to Washington,
it is represented to the senators that
their people at home do not want
regulation of railroad rates. The
senators know better, and probably
know where the letters originated.
But it gives them an excuse for do
ing that which may be in their own
personal interests and against the
best interests of the nation at large.
With men who desire to betray their
trust such letters have great weight.
And thus are the peoples rights and
demands monkeyed and iuggled
from year to year.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03
A rhousand Dollars Thrown Away.

Mr.. w. w. Baker, of PIainview,
Neb., writes my wife had lung
trouble for over fifteen years. We
tried doctors without any re-.
lief. She was very low and | lost
all hope, when friend suggested
trying Foley's Honey and Tar,
which | did, and thanks to your
great remedy 1t saved her lie. She
is stronger and and enjoys better
health than she has known for ten
years. We shall never be without
Foley's Honey and Tar and would
ask those afflicted to try it, L. e.
Sasse.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03
Oolonists Low 0ne-Way Second Glass
Rates.

To San Francisco, Los Angeles, Port
land, Tacoma, Seattle, Boise City,
Spokane, WaIla Walla, Ogden, Salt
Lake City Butte and other points
In Montana, Colorado, Utah, Nevada
and the Pacific Coast, Via the Chi
cago, Union Pacific, aud Northwest
ern Line, March lst to May Is, 1906,
inclusive. Daily aud personally
conducted excursions ia Pullman
Tourist sleeping cars, only 500 for
double berth from Chicago (accoma-
dating two people, through to the
Pacific coast without change Of cars.
Choice of routes Excellent train
service. Dining cars meals at la
.carte). For tickets and full infor-
nation apply to agents Of Chicago
& North Westarn R'y.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

THE railroads of the country admit
that rebates are given to favored ship
pers. That the evil is contrary to
law and against good public policy.
Yet for some unknown reason they
object to congress legislating SO that
the evil shall be impossible.* :
Roosevelt's railroad policy is endors-
ed by the people irrespective of party
-Huronite.
And for some unknown reason
congress objects and refuses to legis
late. And also for some unknown
reason South Dakota's delegation is
not doing what they should to help
enact legislation endorsed by the
people irrespective of party"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

The exhibition of asininity by our
upper pranch OF congress under the
guise of senatorial dignity" is doing
more to create a demand for the
election of United States senators bg
direct vote of the people than ali
the expounders Of theory could do.
There is an old saying that ''if you
give calf enough rope, he will hang
himself" That's what will happen
to the congressional calf.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03
THE president has called special

THE president has called special
session or congress TO conven on tine
4th inst. We belive it the duty Of
the president to convene congress in
special session, but we think it might
have been wise to let the senatorial
dignity" go home and browse on
public opinion for time. There's
nothing SO good to relieve that form
of constipation called senatorial
dignity" as getting next to natures
heart in the shape of wrathy
constituency.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03
NoTIE OF HEARING PETITION.

NOTIE OF HEARING PETITION.
State Of South Dakota, County Of Kin Is
bury--ss.
In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Andrew
Jenson, deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends greet
ing to Johanna Jenson. Alan Fostney,
Maude .Ienson, Dora Jensou, Minnie Jen-
son. and Ruth Jenson, heirs at law and
next to kin of Andrew Jenson, deceased
and to whom these presents may come.
Notice IL hereby given that Johanna
Jenson, widow Of said deceased, has filed
with the Judge of this Court, a petition
praying for letters Of administration ,of
the Estate of said Andrew Jeuson, de,
ceased, and that Monday the 18th day
of March, A. ID. 1905, at one O'clock, p. IN.
of said day, being day of regular term
of this court, towit; Of the March term
"A. ID. 1905. at the Court roonn of the
Court, I'm the Court House i'm the city OF
De Smet, County OF Kingsbury and State
OF South Dakota, has been set for hearing
said petition. hen aud any persons in.
terested ia said estate may appear and
show cause why said petition should not
be granted.
Dated at De Smet, s. d this 20th day
of February. A. ID. ] 19O5.
ALBERT X, ABLE,
Judge of the County Court
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

or more serious consequences will
follow. Men in The senate are not
generally ignorant Of the present
condition, but their action in refns.
ing to legislate is due to just one OF
two things, viz: ignorance or cor
ruption Either one is the best of
reasons why majority of the upper
house of our national lawmakers
should never be allowed to return to
Washington in an official capacity
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

One DR. OsEER, Of Oxford uniger
SHY, says that men over sixty are nc
good and should be sent to the "hap5,
py hunting grounds by the chloros
form route We might allow Osler %
commence on the u. s. senate, then
suspend the rules and give Osler
the gas--he would have accomplis 4
ed all the good he could do and
would then be useless himself.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

AFTER careful consideration of
the senate committees report on the
primary petition, we have come to
the conclusion that the report was
unfounded and that the action of
the senate was arbitrary and with
out warrant, either under the con,
stitutIon or the statutes. The legis'
latiye power rests with the people,
but for matter of convenience is
delegated to the legislature. The
fact that men are elected to that
body does not in way clothe
them with authority to act beyond
the powers given them by the con-
stitution as the servants Of the peo-
pie, and in no way makes them
judges as to what the people shall
be allowed to have and what rights
the people may enjoy under a con-
stitution of the peoples own framing;
it is not in their capacity to take
from or add to those constitution.
al rights. One of the oldest recog
nized rights of the civilized people
is the right to petition, it is right
guaranteed by our national consti-
tuition aud by our state constitution
and is irrevokable, except by di-
rect vote of the people themselves.
In South Dakota statuatory require
ments have been enacted as safe
guards to this right. Under the
statute for the enforcement Of the
initiative and referendum safe
guard was made in the form of re-
quirement that the signer to the petit
tion should also give his post Office
address, business, and place of resi-
denee, which is plainly for the pur-
pose ef Identification, that, in case
of suspected fraud, the signer might
be located and identified, either as a
legal voter, or as one not having the
right of petition in this state. But
this requirement could only serve
that one purpose of Identification.
1t cannot be held that performing
this requirement gives to any voter
additional rights the right OF petit
tion was already vested in him. In
this matter of the petition, which
the senate has ignored, even the
enemies of the measure do not con
tend that there were not sufficient
signatures attached. Being anxious
to find some excuse for not doing
their Guty under the constitution
they GO to the statutes which pro-
vide method OF identification and
proceed to establi sh themselves in
the false premises that this is the
first and only true qualification
for a signer of petition, aud they
at once set up the charges OF fraud,
forgery, etc. As before stated, the
requirement Of postofiice address,
business, and place of residence, is
purely for the purpose of aiding in
identification, means by which
fraud can be located. But what
fair mind will hold that such re-
quirement, unless lacking in its en-.
tirety would invalidate petition
when the constitution only requires
the actual signature Of the voter
can the law under the constitution
be greater than the constitution it
self; is the creature greater than the
creators la the case of the primary
petition means OF Identification
was not lacking. After each Of more
than the required 5000 names sp-
peared the name of a postofiice o.
place Of residence, and sometimes
both, either in full or indicated By
ditto marks, which latter, to all fair
minds, indicated the words last
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

The INDEPENDENT editor acknowl-
edges an invitation and an admis-
sion ticket to the annual reception
and smoker by the Aberdeen Com
mercial Club. That organization is
the leading one of its kind in the
state and to its activity is largely
due the rapid and substantial growth
OF that city. Aberdeen is fortunate
in having set of men who push so
heartily and with such rare judg
ment.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

Estate of Mary Greennran, deceased: n.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, administrators of the estate of
Mary Is. Greenman. deceased, to the cred
itofs OF and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers. with
in four months after the first publication
of this notice. TO the said administrators
at his residence in DE Snet, in the county
OF KingSbury, South Dakota
Dated January Both, 1907
C IL. REENNIAN.
Administrators Of the estate of Mary Isl
Greenmap. deceased.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

E4fate ofOtto Enquist. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the under
~iEtled admiuistratrix OF the estate Of
Otto Enpuist, deceased, to the creditors
Of and d n persons having claims against
the said deceased. 20 exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication Of this
notice. to the said administrators at her
residence at Manchester in the County of
lKingsbury, State Of South Dakota.
Dated January ~. 1908.
81 OLIVIA ENQUIST,
Adnlinistratrix Of the estate of Otto En-
E qufst. deceased.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03
Collections,
Farm Loans,
Notary Public.
Insurance.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Albert Davis. deceased
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed administrator of the estate Of
Albert Davis deceased, 10 the creditors
the said deceased, to exhibit them. With
the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of this
notice, to the said administrator at his
residence in Spirit Lake Township in the
County of Kingsbury, South Dakota.
Dated January 21st, 1905.
ROY DAVIS,
Administrator.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has given up
all hope ot securing anything in the
way of rallroad rate regulation from
the present congress, and it is said
the new congress will be convened
in special session. Senatorial Dig
nity," or cussedness, seems to be the
stumbling block.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

For weak digestion, belching, or
sour stomach use ChamberIain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and you
will get quick relief For sale by
AL druggists.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03

The Kansas legislature certainly
put ring in the nose of the Stand
ard Oil hog when it appropriated
100000 for state oil refinery.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-03
c E N Il
w A l. K S
Hunt & Parry.

All work guaranteed not to crumble
Address. Hunt a Parry, De
Snet. s.. ID.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26

BEFORE GOING ABROAD CONSULT TIE
EUROPEAN ADVERTISEMENTS THAT Ap.
PEAR REGULARLY IN THE TRTRTrN-, ~
SUNDAYS. WEDNESDAYS AND sArrR-
DAYS
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26
Dividend Notices.
OFFICE OF II,

OFFICE OF KEADISG COMPANY.
PHILADELPHIA. January q, 1908.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE DE-
ciared from the earnings dividend Of per
the First Preferred Stock Of the Company, 70 be paid
March 9h 1903 TO the stockhoders Of record al the
close OF business February 2Oth, 1903 Checks viii be
mailed TO stockholders who have filed dividend orders
with the Treasurer.
W. r TAYLOR, Secretary.
Referring to the foregoing notice attention Is called to
the dividends regular stock will be paid
by the Reading Company in Philadelphia and not by US
Mailing orders should be fled with Treasurer Of the
Company.
Holders Voting Certificates for First Preferred
Stock 0f the Reading Company hereby notified that
order collect the said dividend promptly il Will be
their Trust Certificates
for conversion the regular stock Of the Company
certificates issued by P Morgan & CO. must be
them their Office % Wall Street, New
York issued Drexel Co. be surren-
their once Fifth and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia before February 20. 1905.
February 90 1905 holders Of Voting Trust Ger
thcates for First Preferred stock only obtain the
dividend by presenting certificates for exchange into
regular stock: dividend such certificates viii
be paid the registered holder thereof by the Voting
Trustees unless order signed by the registered
authorizing the payment 70 others than the said holdeT N
presented al the time.
pREXEL & CO,
Agents ror the Voting Trustees
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26

international Silver Company. Meridon. Conn.
February 23rd, 1905
AT A MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF
- this company. held to-day. quarterly dividend OF
Qq) declared the Preferred Capital
Stock. payable April Is 1905 TO stockholders OF record
March Transfer books viii be coseo March
Al D. reopensd at 10 g. April 3rd,
1905. Cheques will be mailed
GEORGE ROCKWELL Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26
Ocean Steamers.
FIRST MORTGAGE 4e

BEFORE GOING ABROAD CONSULT THE
EUROPEAN ADVERTISEMENT THAT AP.
PEAR REGULARLY IN THE TRIBUNE on
SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND sATTYR.
DAYS
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26
Financial Meetings.
NEW YORK. reb'y 9TH. 1900
~ rNsrT0A, NNTrrE

NEW YORK. Feb'y eth 1900
ELECTION NOTICE.
Sc Louis, Iron Mountain Southern Railway Company
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ annual meeting Of stcckhoiders OF the ST. Louis
Iron Mountain Southern Railway Company will %
general once Of the Company. IN the City
A NJ. for the election Of thirteen Directors
fer ensuing transaction
business may before said meeting. The
meeting the Directors will De held the
on the dsy. twelve o'clock The
hooks viii be closed on Tuesday February 2ls 1905 st
three clock P. NJ will reopeued 18th day
uf March, 1908.
sT LOUIS. IRON MOUNTAIN & SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY CO.
BY GEORGE J. GOULD. President.
A H cALEF. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26
MERCANTILE MARINE ADVAN c
ING,

advise all my readers to buy International
Mercantile Marine preferred stock as the rise
in price to IS. and the reaction to 35 marks
but the beginning of an upward movement.
which will carry this per cent cumulative pre-
ferreo stock to 10. Several weeks ago the writer
published a market letter. advising the purchase
Of International Mercantile Marine preferred,
then selling between 2S and 80. 1t was pointed
was imminent, would result in q sharp advance
in Mercantile Marine stocks on the curb.
The rate war was finally settled early in jan
uary. and Marine preferred rose TO So under an
urgent demand. 1t has since reacted to 50, and
the action Of the stock clearly indicates scare
ity at prevailing prices.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26
Financial.
international
Mercantile
Maj inc.

We are in big rising movement. which is -
last for several years. There will, Of course. bs
reactions, but the trend OF prices, warranted by
underlying conditions, will be upward. The
easy condition of the money market Is the main
FACTOR, and, while have not gone very deeply
into the present situation. where money Is so
abundant following tremendous gold exports. I
beneve that the primary cause is to be found
in an UNPRECEDENTED production Of gold the in
creasing supply Of with furnishes a basis for
an unparalleled volume of credits. It is time
for confidence in the financial situation and not
time to be looking for a slump in a market
which is ably and abundantly supported.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-26
NEW YORK. Fsb'y 4th. 1908
ELECTION NOTICE.
THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY co.

THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY co.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
Pacific RAILWAY Company will be held al the general
once Of tbs Company City Of ST. Louis. Missouri
an Tuesday Aarca 14th, 19J5 nine o'clock A M for
the election thirteen Directors for the ensuing
s6 for the transaction any other business may
before sad meeting Tne annual meeting q the
Directors the Office the day,
al Twelve o'clock The transfer books III be closed
on tuesday. February 21st 1905 three o'clock P. NJ
and giu be reopenei 18th day Of March. 1905.
THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.
BY GEORGE J. GOULD. President
A. H cALEF. Secretary.