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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
KlTTREDGE ASSA|LS
the LUMBER TRUST
South Dakotaa Says 1t Con-
trolls Both Wholesale and
Retail Trade.
BRUSHES INDEPENDENTS
Octopus Is Held to Be the King o
Combines-So Bold 1t Makes
No Secret of Nefarious
Practices.
CRuSHES INDEPENDENTS

Washington, D. c., Jan. 2l.-Aftel
listening to an attack on the lumber
trust by Senator kittredge Of South
Dakota, today, the senate agreed to MS
resolution instructing the secretary OF
| and labor to investigate the
monopoly.
Mr.. kittredge said:
In it's f~ar-reaching effects there is
| none to compare. 1t is remorselesS IN
its grasp on the people, and the only
change it contemplates is to increase
the price of it's products at stated and
frequent intervals without regard TIC
cost.
THE not only bears the
burden of it's aggressive policy OF ad-
! vancing prices, but also of the prohts
Of intervening agencies.
1.-THE trust has become so bold in its
operations within the last year or two
that it has eliminated in many local
tiles all semblance of competition and
from a central point controls the
wholesale and retail trade aud 1Xes
prices to the consumer.
1T costs $40 to manufacture lumber
in the mills and yields to the trust a
profit of at least 200 per cent.
According to the last United States
census the value of timber products in
1900 was $3.50, 600. 900.
The methods by which the trust has
obtained control OF the lumber bushes"
Of the country are no longer secret. 1T
not only arbitrarily advances the prices
Of lumber, but resorts to drastic and
INSCRIPTIONS methods to crush indie
pendent dealers"
Kittredge favored the abolition OF
duty on lumber.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
BURNS TO DEATH
AS OTHERS LOOK ON
Old Veteran at Yankton Is Gre.
mated in His Own
Home.

Yankton, S. D., Jan. 21.--Gerhard j.
Sanders, a veteran of the civil war and
a pioneer OF this city, was burned to
DEATH, in his sleep at midnight in his
home here.
The body was in plain sight during
the fire, but could not be reached. as
it balanced on a heavy floor joist in
the center Of the fire. The home was
destroyed.
Sanders lived alone and had just re-
ceived a pension. This fact gave rise
to he theory that he had been muir
dered and robbed and his body inciner-
ated, and an investigation Is under
way. Most people, however, believe he
had ba-n drinking and left a lamp or
candle burning, which in some way
started the fire.
He leaves three daughters, one, Mrs.
Thomas Douglas, living here, Ind two
supposed to be In Sioux City. One So.
also lives near here.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
Work Of tleLaWnakeLs
Proceeding. of the Week in Brief in
Both Houses Of the South x
Legislature. . y . >
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Pierre, S. D.. Jan. 15.-Cha1rman
Jenkins of the senate railroad commit
tee today asked for a recall of the fel-
low servant bill, hurriedly reported
yesterday, accompanying a recommen-
dalton that it do pass, and states that
a joint meeting of the senate and the
house committees will be hello at a
time when affected interests may APP
pear and present their side of the con-
tention on all proposed railroad legis-
lation.
1t is admitted that the movement for
railroad legislation has been too hur-
ried and radical and anticipating a re-
action, the conservatives are counsel
ing moderation.
Glass, of Codington, today proposed
his bill making a rs per cent. reduction
of four classes of freight and on all
express business. This bill will also
be held to await the council of the
Joint committee.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
NEW BILLS IN SOUTH
DAKOTA LEGISLATURE

Pierre. S. D., Jan. 23.4-Nsew bills proposet
in the senate were:
BY Dowdell-For state uniformity o.
l'board.
Vessey-Providing for connecting tracks
at raifScad functions.
Bell 4ppropriating $f,062 for legislative
II Gres,n of Deuei-Apprcpr.aing money for
land office fling fees.
Englesby-Ftxing liability of railroads
for damages in prairie fires started by
them; also general game law.
Cooper-Extendins franchise limits for
street railways to thirty years.
Dudley-Providing for the election of
county commissioner by districts.
Goodner--A Joint resolution extending
the time Of beginning settlement on lands
west of the Missouri river.
In the house. the public lands commit
itee favorably reported the F~oncannon bill
to turn fees for sales of state lands to the
road districts in which the land was sold,
instead of into the state general fund.
The railroad committee favorably report
ed the anti-pass bill. The committee on
Legislative expense reported the salary bill
for employees the same as two years ago.
with the exception of secretary of the sem
,ate and chief clerk of the house, which
were increased from S. to s6 per day. The
same committee also favorably reported
the kleinsasser postage expense bill after
limiting the amount to $40 for the session
for each member. This resolution was by
error credited to Biebelheimer of Wal
worth.
New mousse DIS introduced, not senate
duplicates. were:
Resolution by Carroll for n constitu-
tional amendment to allow an income
tax.
Bills by misunderstanding the state
wolf bounty from $4,000 to SIS, Ooo a
year.
Misunderstanding the time of appeal
to the supreme court from sixty to
ninety days.
misunderstanding wages under s25
i week from garnishment.
Pine OF Yankton-Allowing appeals in
criminal cases.
Har~e-Requiring bills of sale of live
stock to be acknowledged before a COM
petent officer.
stokes-To exempt associations of water
users formed under the irrigation law
from corporation taxes.
GoH-To compel railways to increase
train crews, one brakeman or two flag
men to each two coaches in a train.
Hare--Changins the date Tor listing
property for taxation from May tc
March /. Changing assessment tinla from
May and June to March and April.
MISUNDERSTANDING jurisdiction OF iur-
lsdiction of Justices OF the peace In petty
cases. Authorizing cities and towns 10
,Cable-Proyiding double damages fol"
stock killed On railroads through fault
of company. Excepting member of vol
unteer tire departments from poll taxes.
Aboiishing the offices OF county justices
OIL the peace and constable IN counties
organized into civil townships.
Carron-Limiting hours of service Of rail
way employees.
MISUNDERSTANDING the pay of judges
and clerks of elections.
hieinsasser--lncreasing fees of registers
OF deeds.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
ABILITY
GETS Him PLACE

Pierre, S. D., Jan. ia. Norby,
OF Roberts county, was yesterday ap-
pointed a member of the board Of re-
gents. He is chosen from the Dave
Eastman faction of the Roberts county
crowd which a been victorious in the
past two contests in that county and
rank as n of the original insurgents.
He Is a young man., of about thirty
five years, has had wonderful success
in a business way and was chosen for
this position because of exceptional ex-
ecutive ability. He is in the banking
business, owning several banks in the
part of the state where he resides.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
SPARKS FROM HOT IRON
SETS OFF BLAST POwDEp

Sioux Falls. S. n. Jan. 23.-While at
work in q blacksmith shop which he
mas on his farm, Joseph Ordal, near
SIOUX rails, q a miraculous escape
from death.
He was ~ha.amering a 0 iron when
sparks set fire to and exploded four
pounds of blasting powder in a drawer
IN a bench Immediately beside where
he was working.
The force of the explosion was sufH-
clent 70 badly wreck the shop. Holes
We're blown through two sides of the
structure. n the bench in the drawer
OF which h powder rad been stored
was blown to atoms. The shop was
nlled With pieces of ;ron, bolts. tools.
etc, n these wero blown in every
direction.
OrdaIs face was badly powde. burned
and injured.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
SOUTH DAKOTA
A spanish visitor in London in 1882

A Spanish Visitor In London IN 1882
describes a banq-;et of hat day: Il
will tell you no lye," he begins cautious
ly; Il saw lei kindes OF meate eaten
as are wont to be sene ard not eaten;
as a horse rosted, a cat in gely, little
liars with whot broth, frogges fried,
and divers other sortes of meates,
which / save them cate, but l never
knew what they We're till they We're
eaten" The ''quaking custard' of that
period was q huge dish In the middle
OF the table, into which, lat a private
signal, the city fool suddenly leaped,
over the heads Of the astonished feast
ers, who were instantly despatched
with this rich and savory mud" I'm
deferred, however, by this nasty be-
havior. the citizens not only ate plenti-
fully OF the custard, but even look
some home to their wives.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24

DR.. Patton, former president of
Princeton university. recently delivered
q sermon in New York city, his sub
3ect being Faith" He spoke of the
blind faith of the client who puts him
self at the mercy Of q lawyer in pre-
pairing an action for trial ard of the
confidence of the sick in trusting them
selves to the physician. Here is q
case Of blind faith" said the clergy
man. THE doctors write out a pre-
scription. Oftener than not you can
not read It, you don't know what 1t
lie. He tells YOU to take 1t. Yours is
not to reason why, yours but to Dc and
die" A more or less audible smile
rtppled over the congregation and the
orator flushed for a momen on realiz-
Ing the double import of his quota
ton.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
SUNDAY SHOWS IN BOX
AND LID NAILED DOWN

Watertown, S. D., Jan. 21.-The liz
has finally been shut down tight on
Sunday shows in Watertown, M here
after no playhouse in the city can open
for Sunday entertainments under a
fine of $25. This action is the culmin-
alton of a long fight On the part of the
best people of the city against the char
acter of the shows that were brought
here. The first action taken by the
council was the fixing of annual IL
cense of $3.50, and now all Sunday night
privileges are revoked. The general
sentiment fayors the action.
Vital statistics for 1906 show Coding-
ton county to have been one of the
healthful localities in the state. for
there were only 100 deaths in the coun-
ty during the year. There were 232 mar,
riages and PSI births.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
UTE PONIES 90 MORE
DAMAGE THAN TIER OWNERS

Deadwood, $. D.. Jan. 2S.-Conductor
James Finnigan me with a most Pc
culiar aecisan which MAJ result se-
riously. Vile running east from St,,e-
gis the outgoing Northwestern was sud.
denly held up on account Of d band ar
Indian ponies that had come from the
gle camp near Fort Meade and while
doing some unaccustomed walking on
the trestle had fallen through. There
caught In the bridge and while atteInnt.
ing to remove them Mr.. Finlligan M.
bitten IN the leg by one OF the FRIGHT
ened animals. 1t is not known vet
now serious the injury is. 1t was soon
found that q number OF the ponies
could not be removed and 1t became
taehed to the bodies, which. we're .h,.,
drawn out of the trestle ny s.ss@ rr,sina.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
EXECUTIVE ABILITY
GETS HIM PLACE

Pierre. s. D., IAN. ga. Norhl.
of Roberts county, was yesterday ap-
pointed a member of the board of re-
gents. He is chosen from the Dave
Eastman faction of the Roberts county
crowd which has been victorious in the
past W contests in that county and
al as n of the original insurgents.
lie Is q young man, of about thirty
five years, has had wonderful success
IN a business way and was chosen for
this position becasse of exceptional ex-
ecutive ability. He is in the banking
business, owning several banks in the
part of the state where he resides.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
ALLEGED HORSE THIEF
FROM NEBRASKA CAUGHT

Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. 17.-After
having eluded his pursuers for three
weeks, Dell Morrison, wanted in Me-
braska for horse stealing, has been cap
tured in Sioux Falls by Harry Hirsch,
deputy sheriff here. It is said Morrison
served a term in the Sioux Falls peni-
tertiary for a similar %offense.
The present charge is the theft of a
team of horses and a wagon from a
farmer near Wakefield. Neb.. selling the
property to John Hogan in Nebraska.
Sheriff c. H. Hanson, Of Dakota City.
Neb., found that Morrison was headed
this way. Deputy Sheriff Hirsch ascer-
tanned that a man answering the de-
scription had been seen in the city and
finally located his man at the postofice.
Morrison at first denied his identity,
but later when he was informed he
would in any event be held until the
arrival of the Nebraska sheriff, weak
ened and admitted that he was the
man wanted
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
MAN DIES FROM BEING
BITTEN BY A NEGRO

Deadwood, S. D., Jan. 17.-Patrick
Mullen died at the hospital yesterday
morning from the effect of a.bite Of a
human being on his hand a week ago,
which developed blood poison. Mullen,
who was employed in Rapid City, got
into an argument with two negroes,
and one of them struck him. They
clinched and the negro managed to get
his teeth in Mullen's hand SO firmly,
that the marshal was forced to use hin
club to make him loosen his hold. The
hand became infiamed and swollen and
two days later Mullen came to Dead
wood and entered the hospital. The
sheriff and the states attorney yester-
day o his ante-mortena statement
and the authorities are looking for the
negro, whose name is unknown.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Pierre, S. D., Jan. 16.-The feature
Of yesterdays legislative session was
the introduction in the house OF the
county local option bill for which the
allied interests of the W. c. t. u, anti
saloon league and prohibitionists ave
been working for more than a year.
This move has called the liquor in
terests back to the capital and from
now on the contest will be earnest.
Duplicates of several senate railroad
bills We're introduced in the house and
Glass got in his bill for a 20 per cent.
reduction on freight and express rates.
Fellow Servants Bill Gets Back.
The fellow servant act went back
to the senate committee for further
consideration. W.nile the bill for pro-
lection of mink INC muskrat got ahead
of the protective game bill and was in
troduced in both houses.
The senate passed its first resolution
providing for printing the legislative
manuals and h~andbooks.
Wesley introduced the w. c. L. U.
anti-cigaret bill.
The senate confirmed the governors,
appointment of Nicholas Treweek as
inspector of mines and A. Norby, OF,
Roberts, as a member Of the board Of
regents to succeed Sfocum, of McPher-
son. q,
Satire proposed a bill fixing the salary
Of the clerk of the supreme court at
81, 500 a year. This act would affect
Frank Crane, clerk, who is said to have
burned the books on account of the
campaign Of two years ago.
To Push Anti-Pass.
The joint committees on railroads
practically decided to push the anti
pass bill, forward at the earliest, pos
sible date, and it will be a law before
the legislature can get around to ia Ike
a recess.
! In that case the only way the mem
bers can so nome without paying cash
fares is to fall in the plunge bath and
take advantage of that clause in the
bill faVOrinG flood sufferers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
DAKOTA DIVORCE is
ATTACKED IN ILLINOIS


Chicago, ILL.,. Jan. 1s.-The matri-
wealthy mining engineer and brother
of former Alderman Maltby, took a pc,
culiar turn when Judge Honore allowed
Mrs. Efice Maltby, the engineers di-
'vorced wife, to file a. petition protesting
against allowing Mr.. Maltby to pay ALI
mony and solicitors fees to his second
wife, whom he is suing for divorce
and who has filed a cross bill and Is
contesting his suit.
Mrs. Maltby No. l bases her petition
upon the fact that her husband secured
a Dakota divorce from her five years
ago, which, she declares, the courts Of
Illinois are not compelled to recognize.
The hearing of the petition, which will
be the first time the Illinois courts
have been called upon to construe the
famous Haddock divorce decision rem
dered some time ago by the United
states supreme court, in which it was
declared that other states need not
recognize divorces granted in foreign
states where the laws do not comply
with the requirements of those of the,
first state.
About five years ago Maltby and his
first wife separated and he obtained al
divorce in Dakota. Later he remar-,
iried. About two years ago he separated
from his second wife and a short time
age filed a suit for divorce. charging
desertion. Mrs. Florence Maltby. the
second wife, contested the suit bvi
filing a cross bill and obtained an order.
for temporary alimony and solicitors,
fees.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24

O'Connor, the Irish politician. began
All after dinner speech in Philadelphia
In this way: 1 must confess that l
dread to make after dinner speeches.
AT the most sumptuous dinners, even
ct such a dinner as this one, IL 1 know
chat at the end I must make a speech,
I am nervous, | have no appetite, /
md little to admire in the best efforts
OF the chef. In truth, gentlemen, I
can readily imagine Daniel IL he was at
all OF my mind, heaving a sigh of relief
rs the lions drew near to devour him
heaving a sigh of relief and murmur-
Ing: We'll, IL there is any after dinner
speech to be done on this occasion. at
least it won't be done by me-"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
EDITORS TOLD TO ASK
LEGISLATORS FOR PASSES

Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. 19.-With the
notices of h midwinter meeting OF the
South Dakota Press association at
Huron, January 80 and 81, now being
sent out, is a supplement regarding the.
matter of transportation. 1t says:
You are requested to ask for it d.
rect, by addressing a letter to Hon. r..
w. Stewart representing the Chicago
and Northwestern railway, or Hon. II.
+. Hunter, representing the Milwaukee.
at Pierre, or make the request through
your representative in the legislature"
The following topics have been as
signed and a notice sent ont that no
apologies will be accepted:
The Mail Order Problem and the
Catalogue House Supplements in Coun-
try Weekltes." G. F. Allen, Brookings
Social and Moral Obligations Of q.
News. ~
Railroads and Observation-Disclosures
ana Press Associations" o. S. Basfosd.
Redfield Press.
The Editor and Commercial Organi
zatlons,' Clas. M. Day, Argus-Leader.
Special Features of a Country Week
nv, G. ]. Ronald, Clear Lake Courier.
Criminal Journalism j. P. Croal.
Sisseton Courant.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
CONGRESS TAKES PITY
ON SNOW BOUND SETTLERs

Washington, p. G.. Jan. PA joint
resolution granting q temporary leave
OF absence OF three months to all set
tiers on public lands in North and South
Dakota, passed both houses and has
gone to h president for his signature.
II will date from the time OF the sign
ing n the three months are not to
e from the full time Of resi-
dence required by law. 1t was passed
TO relieve the settlers because Of the
climatic conditions and also the shorts
age OF coal In the sections named.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24

Happily h horse has a faculty of
rpsettlng the gloomy predictions
that he is fated to be put out of bust
pess by the automobile The horse
business has kept right on developing
IN spite of the fact that the automo-
bio Industry has been engaged in sim
llar undertakings. The demand for
horses is still great. The supply of
some classes Of them is inadequate.
The prices are high. The automobile
may scare the horse into the ditch,
but 1t 8 likely to crowd him to the
wall. There will always be a field for
the horse, as there will always be a
0eld for, the automobile.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24

On n occasion when the famous
Na~s-red-din was pressed for money he
went to the Sultan for permission to
levy a tax of a penny on every man
IN Turkey who was afraid of his
wife. The Sultan gave him leave, and
ct the end of a few months Nasr-ed-
din returned with an hundred mules
laden with gold. But what am I to
yet out Of all this ?" inquired the Sui
tan. Il have brought you a beautiful
Georgian slave" replied the sage.
"Hush!' said h Sultan %glancing over
his shoulder, don't let my wife hearl"
And the willy Nasr-ed-din Hedja, adj
0ed another penny to his store.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24

A motorists wife recently advertised
Tor q nugsemaid, and the young per-
son ngaged was told that she would
be required to take the children out
In the a now and then. Very well
ma'am," was the reply; Il have my
w motor costume And on one 81
the first drives" aid the mistress.
she volunteered to relieve my driver
1t the Wheel.H
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24

In the court OF Judge Klamroth. OF
Pasadena. Cal, the other day, when 8
witness had testified that she was mar
Tted and q cross-examining attorney
asked her: win you swear that you
are marrted?' the Judge stopped him
and made him apologize, reinarkinK:
Never, In the eight years I have held
court. have I allowed q woman to be
1nsulted.n
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
DECIDES IN
FAVOR OF HONDURAS

New Orleans, Jan. 1.-THE dispnta
which has existed several years he
tween Nicaragua and Honduras as -
the boundary line on the north has been
settled. $3.50
The question was left to the kine =,
Spain as referee and he has rendered
q decision, giving Honduras ali claimeJ
by President Bonila and more IN addi
ton
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
souTk DAKOTA FARMER
HAS GOLD MINE. MAyaE

Sioux Fails. :. o., Jan, .s.--That lie.
has onn u gold mine IS his farm il
the eontldent belief Of Lars II. Oison.
q farmer northeast Of Sioux Fails. He
has sent samples ef rho Quartz Is ss-
savers ~ New York, oison claims 10
nave ;cfpasea an offer Of n Sioux Falls
ATTORNEY VI $ls1o0.o0y fer Il oae- third
interest Iii hts sfnd
Io make sure that no one c;sc eafx
the gold mine. Olson kss fifcd q mineral
Claim Oh tho frasr ~
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
WATERFOWL GETS THE
STATE FIREMEN'S TOURNEY

WATERFOWL, S. D., Jan. 2S.--Water~
town has added the sixth state eonven-
ton to be held in this city during 1907.
in the annual meeting of the South Ioa-
kota Firenien's association. The tourna-
ment will be held June is. 10 20 AID III.
Purses to the amount of :. 1000 will be
hung up
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24

AID Logan, an employee OF the Penn
sylvanta freight station was injured
while loading a car. AS he was hand
ling a bale of bed springs. which are
put up in compact packages containing
eight or ten springs, the band broke,
and the released springs flew all over
the car. One of them struck Logan on
The head, cutting a cash that required
he ability of a surgeon to sew is
Up,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
FIRST Official PAPER
SIGNEH az HR

Huron, S. D., Jan. 23.-,The first Of
fetal document bearing the signature
of Governor Crawford is that OF a no.
tary public. issued To Major e, M.
Thomas, OF this city. Mr.. Crawford
was indicted into office on january s.
and on the morning of the atla signed
Major Thomas commission.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-01-24
NAMES DELEGATES TO
COMMERCE CONVENTION

Pierre. s.. D.. Jan. l6.-Governor
Crawford has appointed delegates to a
convention for extension Of foreign,
commerce, which is to meet in Wash
fntcn: p F. Sherman, Sioux Fails.
Kirk g. Phillips. Deadwood; Horace
Fisliback, Brpokings: Fl. r. Packard
Redfeld; Ohm Martin. WATERFOWL.