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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-11

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roads wanted done; and they selected
men for the state Offices and for the
judgeships who would bow their heads
under the railroad yoke like obedient
oxen, pulling this way and that way
under the crack of the railroad whip
In all the departments of the state
government this organized railroad in
fiuence was dominant. Not only that
into professional delegate system
and a ring system The passholders
and those under their special control
became professional delegates. It was
q common thing to hear these old pass
holders boast that they had been regu-
lar delegates to the state conventions
for twenty years. They came at last
to look upon this as their personal
right. The same set of men, meeting
each other at these conventions year
after year grew into close acquaint-
ance with each other, and this close
acquaintance grew into state rings
county rings, city rings and all sorts
of secret alliances and combinations
that shut out every man from public
honors or Office who was not a mem
Der of the free pass organization. The
power of the organization grew into
controlling political force like that of
Tammany. Each individual citizen was
afraid to complain OF the extortion lev
led on his commodities, for the bank
ers, lawyers and the other passholders
o. his town would denounce him as a
kicker and put him in bad light be-
fore his customers. The young men
going out from the colleges to enter
public life, seeing the power of the
free pass organization, abandoned the
high ideals which they had imbibed
from the books and went in with this
railroad pass machine because it fur
nished the only highway of political
opportunity. Little by little the whole
system of politics and government was
corrupted. One by one all the strings
of power were gathered into the hands
of the railroad managers. The result
of it all from the money standpoint
was extortionate freight rates on ev-
erything that the people bought or
sold, and low taxation on railroad
property, the aggregate amounting to
many millions annually. There was
also discrimination of the rankest
kind. The heavy shippers and favored
grain-buyers got secret rebates which
enabled them to drive their smaller
competitors out of business.
When the people called for legisla-
ton that would put stop to these
things the railroads called out their
passholders and organized them as a
bodyguard around the legislature. BY
means of this bodyguard of passhold-
ers the legislature was prevented
from enacting laws that would give
the people relief.
All these bad conditions, instead OF
growing better, on the contrary seemed
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-11

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blooming. These are biz
sweepstakes" stations
lover ally. The patterns
he sells ct s1OOo-sl5oo. Iams'
barns are "fulI TO To-
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and Iams has on his ceiling
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He owns and sells more.
fiist-class stations than any
man In U. 8. He 10 "stfrr1ngI
up the animals" He hasI
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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-11

yer of Madison, determined to organize
the people into movement for better
state government. He went out among
the people from county to county and
held up before them photograph Of
their true situation. He showed them,
what they already knew in part, that
they were being robbed of several mil.
lions annually on extortionate freight
rates, that their state treasury was
cheated out of large sums through rail-
road tax-shirking, that they had really
lost control of their state government,
and that they would never get this
control back until they reached out
and took the machinery of politics into
their own hands. Just how to do this
was the question. Neither La Toilette
nor the people understood fully just
what to do, for this getting back of
the government into the hands Of the
people was sort of glittering gener.
ality that sounded well in speech OF
ir print, but needed to have with it a
definite plan which pointed out some
definite and particular thing to dc
first. But the people believed in La
Toilette, for he was a real man, ant.
their first impulse was to make him
governor of the state. They thought
If they could get him into the execu-
tive Office he would lead them in cru.
sade against the corporations that
would bring back to them the repre-
sentative government which they had
lost.
Accordingly they instructed their
delegates to nominate LaFollette for
governor The delegates, many of
them passholding conspirators, disre
garded the instructions Of the people
who sent them, and LaFollette was de-
feated in the state convention.
Right at this point the railroad man
ayers, fearing that La Toilette would
go out among the people again, and
desiring to remove him from Wiscon-
sin politics, where he was making him.
self very troublesome, offered to pro
cure for him a high sa1aried position
under the general government, for
they were powerful at Washington as
well as in Wisconsin.
And did La Toilette agree to this
bargain?
No. La Toilette was not a mere
political trader. He was a real man.
He went out among the people again
and showed them where they had
made the fatal mistake. They had
sent the wrong men to the convention.
It had taken them two years of work
to find this out but it was worth all the
time and trouble, for that was the real
secret through which the railroads had
procured their power. La Toilette said
to the people, you must cut the pass.
holders out of the state convention, .
and they did and La Toilette was
nominated by reclamation at the next
state convention. Then the railroads
tried to defeat him at the election, but
the people had got worked up to the
situation, and they elected him by a
big majority. Then they cut the pass
holders out of the convention the Sec
ond time, and renominated him for an
other term.
We've had enough of this upstart,"
said the railroad managers. We'll
show him and his hayseed follower S
who is boss in the state of Wisconsin. .
They organized all the corporations,
both big and little, into an anti-La
Toilette machine. They assessed each
corporation according to it's capital
stock, and raised a cash corruption
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-11

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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-11

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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12
BronchltIs for TWENTY Years. .

Mrs Minerva Smith, Of Danville,
ILL.,, writes: 81 had bronchitis foI
twenty years and never got relief un-
Til / used Foleys Honey and Tan
which is sure cure" Sold by Peo.
pies Drug Store. DIV
Local advertisements IN this paper
viii be five cents per lire for each In.
sertion.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 0. Hall will leave
tonight for Dressy Texas for an In
definite stay at the ranch.
The Billings Hores on exhibition at
Vinita's Fair. 81
You can apply ManZan inside, right
where the pain is. 1t is puCnD in col
lapsible tubes with nozzle attachment
for introducing it. ManZan stops pain
instantly and cures all kinds of blind,
bleeding, itching and protrnding piles.
Sold by A. P. Owens, Druggist. DIV
There has been considerable concrete
pavement put down in the city this
season and there is going to be more
before winter
No danger Of consumption if you
use Foley's Honey and Iar to cure
that stubborn cough. Sold by Peoples
Drug Store. DIV
Badgett & Milford, having a good
crop Of corn on Cabin Creek, which
costs to 7 cents a busheI to haul,
and also eighty or hundred head of
good steers, so they are likely to feed
the ccFn to the steers.
R-I-P-A-N-STabuIes
Doctors lind
A good prescription
For mankind.
The scent packet is enough Tor
usual occasions. The family bottle
LOO cents) contains a supply for l
year All druggists sell them. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12

Don't fail to see the Stock OF
Billings Horse Co. at the East Side
Livery Feed Yard. 81
1t is a pleasure to take DR.. Dade's
Little Liver Pills and enjoy their tonic
effect upon the liver. Sold BY A. p.
Ovens, Druggist. DIV
7. NJ. Burlington, Davis Hill and
". P. Thompson will leave on the flyer
this afternoon for Bartlesville to look
after oil interests.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and colds and prevents pneumonia.
Take no substitutes. Sold by Peo-
ple's Drug Store. DIV
Geo. Nidiffer and John Gunter will
have shipments Of cattle on the st
Louis market next week.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12

Luman F. Parker ir left on the iiyer
today for Muskogee when he will con-
fer with Chief Rogers and commits.
sioner Tams Bixby relative to the
delivery Of Cherokee deeds, some seven
or eight thousand Of which are ready
to be placed in the hands Of the allot-
tee.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12

Backache IS never known 70 those
persons who take an occasional dose Of
Pineules. The value Of the resin OBJ
tanned from the pine tree has long
been recognized IN the treatment Of
diseases Of the bladder and kidners.
One dose Of Pineules will give relief.
and one bottle viii cure. Sold bv A.
=. Ovens, Druggist. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12

No pill is as pleasant and positive
as DeWitt's Little Early Rises
These famous Little Pills are so mid
and effective that children, delicate
ladies and weak people enjoy their
cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills sold.
Sold by Peoples Drug Store. DIV
WANrED.-A reliable man TO drive
team to Duncan, Chickasaw Nation,
Ind. Ter Expenses will be paid.
". B. DEpuE.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12
Notice.

No mail will be given to school chill
dren on their way to and from school
without the written request Of par
ent or guardian. This applies to all
children Of school age.
287-tf J. II. BUTLER, Postmaster.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12

When you have a cough or cold
don't ask what is good for 1t and get
some medicine with little or no merit
and perhaps dangerous. Ask for Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar the greatest
throat and lung remedy, it cures
coughs and colds quickly. Sold by
Peoples Drug Store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12
ohoir

There win be a meeting Of the
choirs, composed Of the several church
choirs, at the Presbyterian church
Friday night at O'Clock, to rehearse
special music for the carnival. All
singers are earnestly requested to be
present. Gaylord N. BebOut, director.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12

/ see Round Oak ad No. in our
pace today. Frazee Hdw. s. Fur. Co.
Sweaters for all the family
Wright Milford Shoe Co. 3O5-1t
/ Pickles; kraht Hienz goods, canned
peaches and id fact everything that
is good TO eatlat Gatewood's grocery.
295-tf
Sweaters for the children. Wright
Milford Shoe Co. 3O5-1t
Piunbing and Tinwork promptly
done at Hickman's Hardware
store. 286.tf
The case OF the government against
John r. Campbell, on the charge Of
naming S. Bland was tried by jury
and Mr. Campbell was acquitted.
This case has been pending for two
years In court and when brought to-
trial the prosecution had little or no
evidence on which to base their case.
Figure with Hinshaw, best goods,
best work and prices right. Phone 76I
4-6
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-10-12
YOTE FOR THE OUEEM.

| Saturday night at o'clock will be
your last opportunity to vote for the
Carnival Queen, be sure your candi-
date wins
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, D. C., Jan. 20.-FOre- cast for Arizona: Fair, Saturday and Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21
YAVAPAI SUPERVISORS
Their Appeal in United Verde Tax
 Case Ordered Dismissed.

Prescott, Jan. Special )-The board of supervisors of Yavapai coun- ty today adopted a resolution dismiss ing the appeal heretofore taken to the supreme court of the territory from the decision Of Judge Sloan of the dis trict court in the celebrated tax con- troversy between the United Verde Copper company and the county
 Two years ago the United Verde ob- jected to the assessment of its prop erty, and the board entered into a com promise with the company whereby a reduction of about s14OQO was made in the amount Of taxes to be paid on the assessment. District Attorney Clark protested against the compromise, and sued out a writ of certiorari from the district court, thus bringing the pro .ceedings of the supervisors into court for review. Upon the hearing of that writ Judge Sloan decided that the com promise was illegally made. Thereupon the board of supervisors appealed to the supreme court. Meanwhile, at the last election, two new members of the board of supervisors were elected and this board is against" the United Verde to tke extent of believing that the compromise made by the former board should not have been made and that the board acted against the coun- tvs interests in appealing from the certiorari proceeding and seeking to have the compromise upheld.
 The board this evening teIegraphed Attorney General Kibbey, authorizing him to dismiss the appeal in the su- preme court tomorrow. If the appeal is dismissed, the practical effect will be to place the county in a position to collect the disputed $14,OOO in back taxes.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21
THE RUSSIAN DISORDERS
Growth Of the Strike Surprising to
 the Government.

St Petersburg, Jan. 2O.-With the Russian capital seemingly on the verge of an incipient revolution, thousands agitators and fanatics sowing seeds of disorder, half the city in darkness and without fire protection owing to walk outs, the situation was hourly growing more tense tonight when the authori- ties decided to adopt energetic mea- sUres to preserve order prevent riot ing and overawe the violent minded at the same time seeking to placate the striking wOrlumen by offering satisfac- tiOn of their demands in so far as they are just and reasonable, thus acting with combined firmess and moderation.
 The government tonight augmented the garrison of St. Petersburg with 2500 cavalry and 1000 infantry from Tsarsoe SeIo and filled the streets especially in the disaffected quarter with heavy patrols of soldiers.
 The refusal to permit a delegation of worllmen to present a petition to Elm rsror Nicholas at Tsarko Selo has made it known that the great demon stratiOn planed for Sunday with its unlimited possibilities for an outbreak, will not be permitted to take place. At Jn0 same tune, acIlnS Tn COnJunctlOn with a conference with employers. it has been determined to offer a cOnces- sion in terms of employment, which the employers declare a great maj6rity of the workmen will be inclined to accept if they were guaranteed protection from the more violent factions.
 Late tonight, it was reported that Father CopOn, leader of the workmen had been quietly spirited away from his body guard and taken into custody, in furtherance of a plan to disorganize the clements that are threatening the peace of St. Petersburg.
 The authorities believe that by these steps they have the situation well in
 Continued on Page 2.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21

itative though the nature of the honor to be- selected for him was not known. His name some time after that was connected with the office of commits sioner of pensions. the Mexican em- bassy. an army paymaster generalship and an important consulate.
 The announcement of his nomina- ton yesterday Tevives conjecture re- garding his successor. It was stated two weeks ago by a man who is sup posed to be on the inside that the gov ernorship was within the reach of Judge Kent and that in the event he did not want the place Secretary Mich ols would be the first considered. Ru- nor made Hon. B. A. Fowler a likely choice, and among other Arizonians who it was thought might succeed to the place were Colonel J. H. McClin- tock and Editor Leonard of the Clifton Copper Era. But whoever may be his successor, his identity will be quickly disclosed.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21
but was not concluded when the house adjourned until tomorrow.
PEACE BEING ARRANGED.
Likelihood of a Pennsylvania Strike ie
 Lessening.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 2O.-The strike of the freight train men in the employment of the Pennsylvania rail- road east of Pittsburg and Erie, has been delayed if not entirely averted by the presence of Grand Master Mor- rissey of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen in this city. There appears to be a better feeling on both sides to- night and, although the situation has not materially changed, it is less acute than when First Vice Grand Master Lee, having exhausted all his efforts to effect an amicable settlement of the differences, hastily summoned Mr. Morrissey from Cleveland.
 At tOday's conference of General Manager Atterbury and MT. Morrissey, the situation was again gone over. No new propositions were made and the situation stands practically as it was but the conference will be resumed to- morrow with the likelihood of a settle ment.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21

$500 CASH: Buys the equity in a 5 room frame house with bath and cleo tric lights. Large screen room. Bal ance $s00 at per cent. Location close in. F. F. Pascoe. 11O N. Center street.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21
WHY POGUf WAS FIRED
lie Was Unable to Fill Two Positions
 Satisfactorily.

Washington, D. C., Jan. 2O.-POst- master General Wynne has advised Representative Ball of Texas, who re gently asked for the departments req son for removing oscar Pogue as postmaster at Blum, Texas, that PoSue had received a position as president of the National Association of Fourth Class Postmasters, with a salary of S1,00O a year, and that he came to Washington last November and re mained several weeks during the ses- sion of congress, presumably in the in terest of the association. The depart ment felt that he could not be attend ing to his duties as postmaster.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21

Did any one ever attempt to inhr- ence you or dictate tO you in your poli- tics?''
 Not in any way. I would not per init it."
 'Is the leave of absence. received by you a church endorsement of your candidacy"
 Not at all, and the people do not so regard it''
 If the president of the church should ask you to vote according to his wishes, what would be your atti- tude?"
 'I would vote as I believed for the best interests of the country"
 What would be your position if the president of the church should at tempt to influence your vote as a sen ator?"
 q would not submit to it for a min ute"
 What was the state of your knowl- edge regarding the polygamous rela- tions of Joseph F. Smith up to the time he testified before this commis- sion ?"
 q knew that he had more than one wife, but I knew nothing of his man. ner of living"
 Witnesses have testified that the statement of President Smith took the people by surprise. What was your feeling in regard to that?"
 T was surprised at the number of children born in his families since the manifesto, but not surprised at all as to the number of his wives
 What was the state of your knOwl- edge concerning the family relations of the other apostles 2"
 The senator explained that he had not an intimate acquaintance with the families of the other apostles at the time he became an apostle in 1900. When asked about their general repu- tations, and whether he had made any protest against those reputed to be living in polygamous relations, he said that the government of the United States had accepted the existing con ditions. He said that there had been no prosecutions and that the attitude of the people was that of toleration. He declared that the people felt that the best and, in fact, the only way to settle conditions was to let the polyg- amists die off. MT. Worthington asked if that sentiment of toleration extend ed to plural marriages which have oc- cured since the manifesto.
 "Oh, not at all," replied the senator earnestly. 'I don't believe there is a good citizen of Utah who would con done new plural marriages"
 What action did you take to put stop to the polygamous relations of the other apostIes?" asked Mir. Worthing- ton.
 "None at all. never thought of it any more than any other citizen would have done"
 Interest in the Shoot investigation was stirred today by the unexpected determination to put Senator Shoot on the stand in his own behalf, without waiting for the other witnesses now en route from Utah. The senator was under direct and cross examination all day and frankly answered most of the questions asked. He appeared to make a favorable impression on the members of the committee. At 4:3O an adjournment was taken out of consid- eration for the witness, who has been suffering from indigestion for several weeks.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-21
NEW MEXICAN DESPERADO
Killed Yesterday in a Fight With Off,
 Gcers at Folsom.

Trinidad, Col, Jan. 29.-Word was received here tonight that a man named Nevins, an alleged horse thief and member-of the noted band which operated in New Mexico, was shot and killed at Folsom, N. NJ, today by Dep uty Sheriff Thomas.
 Nevins was in Trinidad last night. after being pursued by two officers from New Mexico, representing the stockmen's association of Union cOun- ty, and left here on a freight train. He was followed by the officers on a. morning passenger train. When over taken by Thomas today Nevins offered fight and was killed in the encounter.