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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12
STANDARD OIL HEARING.
Missouri Custer Suit Examining Wit
nesses.

New York, Jan. S.-The taking of
testimony in two suits brought by
the state of Missouri to GUST the
Standard Oil Company of Indiana, the
Waters-Pierce Oil Company and the
Republic Oil Company from Missouri,
and to prevent the carrying out of an
alleged pooling agreement among the
companies mentioned was begun
here before Frederick W. Sanborn,
a special commissioner appointed by
Gov. Folk. Herbert S. Hadley, at
torney general of Missouri, conduct
ed the states case and attempted to
show from the witnesses introduced
that the Waters-Pierce and Republic
Companies were in reality but sub
sidiary concerns of the Standard Oil
Company, the Indiana branch Of
which conducts the Standards bust
ness in the west.
During the hearing there were a
number of lively tits between oppos-
ing lawyers, one resulting in de-
mand by the attorneys for the defend
ant companies that the testimony be
taken down verbatim in long hand by
the commissioner. Attorney General
Hadley agreed to this, saying he
could remain at the hearing as long
as any one else.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12

A girl is never too old not to sheer
at some one older who hasn't found
a husband yet.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12

The woman who values a mans
friendship never asks him to guess
her age.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12

New York, Jan. s. = The express
companies have decided to join all
the railroads in refusing to issue
passes for the carrying of business
free of charge. Announcement to
this effect was made at the office OF
the Adams Express company.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12

ST. Paul, Mimi. Jan. s. - Charles
Cristadoro, capitalist. shot and prob
ably fatally wounded himself in his
Offices in the German American bank
building. 1t is not get determined
whether the shooting was accidental
or with suicidal intent
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12

st. Petersburg. Jan. Sit is semi
officially announced that dispatches
have been received from zlatouste,
government of Ufa. in the Ural noun
tains. saying that the factories there
are in operation and that complete
order prevails.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12

Hamilton, Bermuda, Jan. s. - The
United States tug Potomas, one of
the concoys of the floating dry dock
Dewey, which left Annapolis, Md,
December % for the Philippine Is
lands, arrived here for coal and pro-
visions.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12

New York, Jan. 5. - The steamer
Touraine arrived in New York har-
Dor late. A gale caused the delay.
Great seas boarded the steamer
flooding her cabins.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-01-12
Calumet
Baking
Powder

is due to it's moderate price
and the fact that food prepared
from it is free from Rochelle
Salts, Alum or any injurious
substance.
All grocers are authorized Y
to guarantee this. ~
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06
Notice to Construct Sidewalks.

Resolution declaring the necessity and for the
construction of permanent side walks. con
SlSting OF cement. along and In front Of lots
and parcels of land and on streets in the
City OF Canton. South Dakota, hereinafter
Be it resolved and ordered by the Mayor and
City Council Of the City OF Canton, South
That it is necessary that permanent side
walks Of the widths herein provided. be laid on
or before Sept. LIST, 1906, upon the streets and
along and in front OF the lots and parcels OF
! land respectively described as follows. to. wit:
| Lot nine (0, Block thirty-tour (3D. Ru-
holph's Addition, east side of Dakota street.
Lots nine and ten (9i1. Block one ~, Fitz-
gerald's Addition, north side OF Fifth street.
That portion of Lot one %, lying south of
Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway track.
and Lot four "a: Block seven -, Highlands
Addition, west side OF johnson Street, five feet
Lots six and seven (6-7). Block forty-two Aa)
Hills Addition, east side OF Bartlett street, five
Lots one, two, three, four, U-234), Block two
(2), Fitzgerald's Addition, south side OF Fourth
Street, between Johnson and Pleasant, five
feet wide.
Commencing on Railroad Right of Way and
running east two hundred and four (20) feet;
commencing at track and running east one
hundred and fifteen 1l5) feet, all on Fifth
street, north side, five feet wide.
Commencing on South side OF Railroad Right
Of Way running south forty eight (4s) feet,
west side OF johnson Street. five feet wide.
Commencing at Railroad track and running
south forty-eight (4O feet, west side of Broad.
way. five feet wide.
That all shall be constructed Of
cement as by Ordinance No. 1876 of the City of
Canton provided, and shall be a permanent
improvement upon and along said streets re.
spectively. and the owners of said lots and
parcels OF ground respectively are ordered to
construct the same within said time. and IL
the owner or any of them fail to construct and
complete said W within the time
herein provided. then the said City of Canton
will let a contract for the construction Of said
permanent sidewalks not so constructed by
the owners, in which case the cost of con-
structfon of such sidewalks. including Incl.
dentals, will be assessed as a special tax
in proportion to the benefits thereto and
against the owners thereof as by the laws of
the State and Ordinance of said city provided.
and notice to construct is hereby given.
Passed by a majority vote of the City Coun-
ell OF Canton, South Dakota. and signed and
approved by the Mayor Of said city this Bird
day OF July, 1876.
Attest: W. G. GEMMILL.
G.. G. GLENDINNING. Mayor.
City Auditor
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06

and the alcohol bill and the immigra-
ton bills " ere urged upon the atten-
lion OF congress by him in special
and general messages. The pure food
bill passed in the senate as the result
OF a long wrestle of that body with
the question. When it reached the
house it was fortuitously mixed up
with the meat inspection discussion,
which the president had provoked.
In the eyes Of the people the two
were one. They demanded both and
we are inclined to believe that the
house under the thumb Of Speaker
Cannon grudgingly gave either.
Congress at the session just closed
has given the country results OF ORC
than ordinary value 1t wonid be
pleasant to be able to accept them as
from the hands Of an altogether cheer
ful giver- 1t would be an error, how
ever, TO ignore the fact that the natl
onal legislature has been under heavi-
er pressure during the past session
from public sentiment and from the
executive department than It has
been accustomed to. It would be
quite too generous to grant that such
highly beneficent results would have
been attained in such large measure
without the spur Of a thoroly aroused
public and the nearby presence OF an
executive whose most distinguished
Characteristic IS his habit of going
directly after results.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06
No. 1872.

AN ORDINANCE Providing for the Payment
OF a Poll Tax by all Male Residents Of the
City Of Cantor between the ages OF tWenfvo
one and fifty years:
The City Council of the City of Canton
South Dakota. do ordain:,
I. That all able bodied male residents of
the City of Canton between the AGES ~
twenty one and fifty years. between the first
day OF January and the first day of October
factory substitute. shall perform one days
labor of eight hours each upon the streets
alleys. highways or public grounds within
the City of Canton, at such times and places
as the street commissioner may direct. upon
three days notice in writing given: or pay in
labor. For each days failure to attend u anS
perform the labor or pay said sum of money
as required at the time and place specified,
missioner. the delinquent shall forfeit and
pay the sum OF Two Dollars and not exceed
son excused shall again be notified to perform
such service or pay said sum of money in
lieu thereof at any time prior to September
exempt from labor under this Ordinance
within three days after receiving notice to
perform such labor shall furnish the mayor
or street commissioner an affida Wit showing
the extent and nature of the disability en-
titling him to such exemption. II he fails to
or pay the penalty as provided herein. The
officer receiving such affidavit shall file the
with the city auditor on or before the
first Monday of the following month.
ii. All members of a volunteer fire COM
in the City OF Canton shall be exempt
from the payment of a poll tax during the
time they are active member of such COM
panieS.
Ill. This Ordinance shall be in effect from
and after its adoption and publication as re-
Passed by d majority vote OF the City GounS
Gil and approved by the mayor.
Dated July 3rd. 1905.
w. c. GEMMILL.
Attest; Mayor.
Cftv Auditor
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06
Lands Church Confirmation.

One OF those events so full OF Inn
portance to the youthful christian con-
vert took place at Lands church In
Norway township last Sunday morn
ing, when a class Of twenty were con-
firmed by Rev. S. ]. Nummedal, who
conducted an interesting service in
connection Herewith.
Those confirmed were: Stefert T.
Aasheim, Axel S. Ensrud, Hjalmer
BENJAMIN Alness, Syyert A. Skor-
helm, Samuel K UlriksOn, Bernt
Lauritz Sandbek, Nels SEVERN john
son, Paul josef jacobson. Inga Malene
Skorheim, Milda Josefine Hegness,
Caroline Regime Exile, Alma Ottawa
I~ngebretson, Marie Fossum, Berte
clara Odegard, Gertie Lorine Jacob
son, Hanna Mathiide Nnmmedai,
Elyine Cornelia Odegard, Minnie
veas, &s o.eH M1nsnn-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06
A Magnificent Audience Greets the Open
ing of the Sixth Annual Session
and Generously A%pplauds
Supt. Shepherd
and other
Officials
It Was a Brilliant Event and the Great
Auditorium was Resplendent with
Smiling Faces and
Happy Hearts

The sixth annual session OF the
Canton Assembly opened under the
most favorable auspices Tuesday
evening. Promptly at eight O'Clock
Superintendent Shepherd appeared
on the platform and was greeted with
generous applause. After a few In
troductory remarks he announced the
opening song, America" which That
splendid audience sang under the
leadership of Superintendent Shep-
herd. Rev. A. S. Loveall pronounc-
ed the invocation and the assembly
was open and the people were glad.
superintendent Shepherd spoke brief
Ii roarrfiigs the tie assem- bly, and It's
aims and the hopes Of those who
have stood Loyalty behind Canton's
magnificent enterprise. supported
and maintained by the people In be-
half Of a higher christian and moral
standard. Mr.. Shepherd is a plat
form master. His voice is clear,
strong. and smooth, and his pleasant
manner is one OF the k~eynotes of his
success. A violin solo by Mrs Math-
cr, int rendered preceded
the introduction Of Mayor w, G.
Gemmill who delivered the address
OF welcome as the citys executive.
The Mayors address was a gem, full
Of good ideas, sound sense and COM
piimentary and encouraging 10 the
assembly management. He was
heartily a~pplanded at the conclusion
of the speech, and it was a speech
which all Canton was proud OF.
Hon. A. r. Brown responded TO the
Mayors address OF welcome. and the
response was in Mr.. Browns happiest
vein. It was brief but full or kind
ness and expressions OF good will and
fellowship and love.
President Dean Of the Assembly
was the next speaker. He gave an
Interesting sketch of the organization
OF the original chautauqua in New
York, and spoke OF Canton's famous
Assembly.
superintendent Shepherd then an
nounced MI. Robertson and his Illus
trated lecture, and the audience gave
evidence OF their desire to hear the
great lecturer. His subject was India,
and it was grand. His lecture closed
the opening program.
The glorious Fourth opened cool
and pleasant and the people old and
young we're ready for the celebration
Prof. Indseth and his splendid Har-
risburg band was on hand early and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06

played delightfully."- for the assembling
crowds.
The principal attraction was the
assembly, and that was we'll patroniz-
ed. Fully three thousand people
were in the great auditorium when
Mr.. Shepherd announced music by
the Harrisburg band, after which
came a solo by Miss Bunting, which
was delightfully."- rendered and heartily
a%pplauded.
The Declaration OF Independence"
was given by Miss Nellie Bremen.
She recited that matchless declara-
tion in a clear, strong voice, in a
manner that won for her the united
applause of that magnificent aud
fence.
A whistling solo by that sweet
little Iowa bird, Miss Alice Stire,
won her a well merited encore, after
which came the only Sam Jones on
earth. Few in that audience had
ever heard that plain, outspoken
southerner, and his reputation suffer
ed not in Canton. Some thought he
was too plain in language, while
others found no fault, but all agreed
that he told a mountain Of truth
from which all could find something
good. Lack of time and space will
not permit further notice of the adj
dress this week.
the evening Prof. Indiscth and
the Harrisburg band entertained the
big audience that came to enjoy the
program
Tic vocal Solo by Mrs. Florence
Halliday was the first event TO center
h ~atteatieHa q that great audience,
and their expectations were fully
realized. Critics say that hers was
the sweetest voice they had ever
heard and under the most perfect
control. Mrs. Halliday o a high
place in the hearts of our people by
that wonderful voice.
A whistling solo by the sweet little
Iowa song bird. q charming duet By
Prof. Mafher and Miss Bunting brot
the program down to the matchless
Robertson, who gave Russia" and
again a delighted audience OF three
thousand people went home happy.
The Assembly is better than ever
this year. and the home people realize
more than ever before what a great
and glorious attraction Canton has
Visitors are delighted and praise
Canton'S success.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06
REPUBLICAN EFT

For Senator /. ...........R. j. Gamble
Yankton County.
For Congress. .......... .Philo Hall
Bookings County.
For Congress. ........ Col. Parker
Lawrence County.
For Governor. ....... .Coe /. Crawford
Beadle County.
For Lieut.. Governor. III. G. Shober
Hyde County.
For Treasurer. 20. II. Cassill
Lincoln County.
For Secretary. ............D ID. Wipf
Hutchinson County.
For Atty. General. .......S. w. Clark
Sphinx County.
For Superintendent. Hans Ustrud
Minnehaha County.
For Auditor. 49,. John Herring
Campbell County.
For Ccmr. S. @. G. Dokken
Deuel. County.
For II. r. Comr. .......... Geo Rice
Moody County.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06

City of Canton VS.. E. E. Snyder,
charged with being intoxicated in a
public place. Action dismissed on
motion of city attorney.
D.. H. Hawn, justice fees 81 10
| City of Canton VS.. Chas. Christensen
charged with being intoxicated in a
public place. Action dismissed on
motion of city attorney.
D. Fl. Hawn, justice fees 81 10
City of Canton VS.. D.. Seibert. charg-
| ed with being intoxicated in a public
place. Action dismissed on motion of
city attorney.
D. Fl, Hawn, justice fees 81 70
The following resolution was intro
duced by Alderman Redtield and sec
Onded by Alderman Bremen:
Whereas, a number of the parties
against whom special sidewalk assess
ments were made in the year 1905, and
certified to the city treasurer for col.
lection IN the 5th day of January, 1905.
appeared before the council and asked
that a settlement or compromise of
said assessments be made and to avoid
any dissatisfaction or litigation, be it
Resolved, that it is to the best in
terest of the city that a compromise
be made and that the city treasurer be
and is hereby authorized to except the
face amount of all said sidewalk assess
ments without any interest or penal
ty. providing payment is made on or
before August 1st, 1906.
Which resolution was unanimously
adopted by the council and approved
by the mayor.
The proposition in writing Of Mr..
R~osecrans to enter a contract to do the
| city pumping was referred to the wat
| er works committee.
Treasurer's and weighmaster's re-
ports were on motion approved.
Moved by Bremen and seconded by
Redfield that the city furnish a night
policeman and pay for electric lights
used in the assembly park during the
session OF assembly. Motion was car
ried.
An ordinance amending Ordinance
No. Isl, relating to the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors and beer was presented
by Attorney Kennedy, and upon mo-
tion was ordered placed upon its first
reading.
Motion by Alderman Bremen and
seconded by Ellingson that Mr.. John
Mile be allowed to extend the W
on Cedar street and to connect with
same at his own cost. Motion carried.
Ordinance No, 1872 relating to poll
tax was brought up for second reading
and upon roll the vote stood as follows:
Repp, yes; Elifngson, yes; Bremen,
yes; Ovre, yes; Anderson, yes; Redtield,
yes; Syverud. yes. Passed unanimous
ly.
Mr.. John Isakson.s meter having
been found out OF order by the water
commissioner, a motion was carried
that the city settle for water used at
one half the rate as indicated by same.
A. n. Bragstad's meter having been
tested and found In good order, it wa
moved that he settle for full amount
as indicated by meter. Motion car
ried.
II was moved by Alderman Ander-
son and seconded by Repp that the
closet at the depot be condemned, due
notice having been served thereon
that 1t was I'm an unsanitary~ condition,
and no action having been taken. No
ti0n carried unanimously.
On motion couficIl adjourned.
Attest: w. c. GemmiI,
O. 9. G%iendinning, Mayor.
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06
.&cAeH Rasoe Company

J. w. Feldman, feeding pris-
Oners 6 10
II. w. Bremen, salary June,
policeman 80 90
G. G. Glendinning, salary aud
itor June % 90
Sioux Valley Hdw. Co., supplies Ii 10
Farmers Lumber Co., tiling
and lumber ~ AZ
Math Hanson, treasurer, money
advanced on coal, freight
and interest on bonds $50 40
The following resolution was intro
duced by Alderman Bremen and
seconded by Alderman Repp.
Whereas, the committee on streets
has reported that sidewalks along the
following described lots are out of re-
pair and need to be constructed and
rebuilded as follows, to-wit:
Lot nine (9). Block %thirty-four l34)
RudOlph'S Addition, east side of Da-
kota street.
Lots nine and ten (9-1O), Block one
a., Fitzgerald's Addition, north side
OF Fifth street.
That portion of Lot one (1), lying
south of Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway track, and Lot four (4),
Block seven (7), Highlands Addition,
west side of johnson street.
Lots six and seven (6-7). Block forty
two AZ, Hills Addition, east side of
BARTLETT street.
Lots one, two, three, four, Q-2-3-4),
| south side of Fourth Street, between
l Tohrcnr ond pleasant a
Commencing on Railroad Right Of
! Way and running east two hundred
and four (2O4) feet: commencing at
track and running east n hundred
and fifteen t115) feet, all on Fifth
street, north side.
Commencing on South side of Rail-
road Right Of Way running south
forty-eight t48) feet, west side of
johnson Street.
Commencing at Railroad track and
running south f%orty-eight t4S) feet,
west side of Broadway.
Resolved, that it is necessary that
each and all of the said walks be con-
structed and rebuilded on or before
Sept. 1st, 1906, of cement and Of the
widths and provisions as required by
Ordinance No. 185.
Which resolution was adopted by a
majority vote Of the city council and
approved by the mayor.
On motion the quarterly reportofH.
Fl. belong, police justice OF the peace,
was approved as follows:
City OF Canton VS.. e. d. Snider,
charged with intoxication, found gull
ty, fined ten dollars and costs. In de-
fault Of payment defendant commit
ted to jail. FL. II. belong, justice
fees 500
City OF Canton VS.. H. u. Minor.
charged with intoxication. Found
guilty and fined ten dollars and costs.
All costs paid and defendant discharg-
ed.
City Of Canton VS.. Dennis Dixon,
charged With intoxication. Found
guilty and fined ten dollars and costs.
In default Of payment defendant conn
mitted TO Jail. II. II. DeLong. just
ice fees $40
City Of Canton VI. Chas. Christensen,
charged with i~ntoxicati0n. Found
guilty and fined ten dollars and costs.
All costs paid and defendant dis
charged.
On motion the quarterly report Of
ID. II. Hawn. city justice Of the peace,
wal approved as follows:
City OF Canton W. Joseph Opperud,
charged with being intoxicated in a
public place. Action dismissed on
motion ri city attorney. d. II. Hawn,
Justice fees s1.50H
City Of Canton VI. John Gesslerr
charged with being intoxicated In q
public place. Action dismissed on
motion OF City Attorney.
d. H. HzwD, justice fees sl-70'
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-06
The Results Of the Session.

The fifty-ninth congress has made
history. II has had an eventful ex-
istence. The group Of laws made by
the first session Of this congress
marks an era in American legislation.
The rate bill, the pure food bill, the
meat inspection bill, the free alcohol
bill, the canal bill, and the immigra-
ton bill are all noteworthy. The rate
bill asserts the right and duty Of con-
lgress to control corporations engaged
In interstate transportation The
meat and pure food bills assert the
same right and duty W. the man
ufacture Of articles intended for in
terstate distribution
These bills met some opposition
from the states rights people. but
that opposition gave way before the
argument Of common ens that con-
gress having the power to act and the
duty TO act being pressing It should
not shirk the burden. but assume II
and carry it. The states are not de-
barred thereby from exercising their
own police powers concurrently with
In their own Jurisdiction.
The free alcohol bill was q piece OF
remedial legislation calculated to
bring down . corrupt monopoly Of
the means Of power and light II
was simple In principle involving no
thing but a remission by the federal
government OF q q which IL had a
perfect right to levy and collect
The canal bill settles . question
which had vexed and annoyed the
country and amused foreigners 1t
makes up the mind Of the American
people.
The Immigration bill is not special
noteworthy except as showing that
congress IS beginning to think serious
~ about the source OF our principal
supply Of new citizens,
The passage Of such q remarkable
number Of bills or ! general character
= suficent TO stamp the fifty-ninth
congreas - having had leadership.
Hut when We come to look for the
leader, It = rather remarkaPle that
- - not md him In either house OF
congrea II v merely stating the
truth to1ay that the hand Is tbs hand
0k Roossselt The rate bill and Che
I'M we're panssd ~ him. The