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it has been his duty to conserve.

1t has been his duty to conserve,
whether state. sectional or nationai.
Very few men have attained TO q
position of such influence in the hlgh
councils of the senate in SO short
time. and / can hardly believe that
SO young a state as South Dakota,
which must necessarily ask much
from congress, would voluntarily put
him aside for a less experienced man
who might not, as few, do possess
the qualities which would give him
influence and who, at any rate, must
require some time to attain to the
point of vantage already occupied by
Mr.. Kittredge.
| have always found him loyal to
his convictions, firm in the advocacy
OF what he believed to be right. new
er easily swerved by passing agita-
tion and ever intelligent and pa<riot-
ic in his treatment of public qnes-
lions, and such believe to be the
best type of public man.
If South Dakota must keep re-
publican senator here | do not be-
iieve she can do better than return
Mr.. Kittredge and ! hope that will
ha done. Very Truly Yours,
II M Teller.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-05-21
SENATOR TELLER's ENDORSEMENT

United States Senate, washington,
.. c.. April %, 1908.
Mr.. r. ]. Cory, Sioux Falls. s. D.,
Dear Sir:-I have felt considerable
concern over the report in the news
papers that Senator Kittredge is
meeting with serious opposition to
his reelection.
hope these reports are without
foundation, and that II there is a
basis for them. the senator will be
able to overcome all obstacles and
that he viii be triumphantly return
co.
Ny interest in the subject is based
upon direct observation of Mr.. Kit
tredge's career as senator and up
on ny desire that the western states
should keep their strong men In
Washington. A western man myself,
| take especial pride In seeing the
states Of the west properly repre-
sentsi here. where all those states
have common interests in the prone
tiea u which they often meet with
muGh antagonism. have always
fol- Senater Kittredge not only
Legal - every western interest. but.
on account Of his intelligent comYre-
henG1m and standing Is q senator,
capaAb Of promoting those interests
to daoree quite beyond less loyal
or - Influential man.
~ Ne has done faithful and en-
cienk werA for his state, and, In
bDoo6or sense, for the nation, ALSO
knew to be true.
II, werd, have found IN Senator
KittredEe q faithful and effective
representative Of all interests which
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-05-21
THE ROOSEVELT POLICIES

The principal measures that have
come to be known as the distinctively
Roosevelt policies, in the furtherance
of which the president threw the full
weight Of his strong personality, are
the following:
/. The railway rate legislation Of
June 20, 1906.
2. The meat inspection act OF June
3. The pure food act OF June 80. 1906.
4. The employers liability act OF
S The denatured alcohol act of
June z. 1906.
In addition to the foregoing the
Roosevelt administration has warmly
approved the following legislation:
/. The oleomargarine act OF May 8.
3. The reclamation act of June II.
5. The act of February IL. 1908, for
giving preference to and expediting
antitrust cases In the federal courts.
4 The act OF February 2S, 1908, es-
tablishing the department OF com
merce and labor
5. The railway safety appliance acts
Of 1902. 1903 and 1906.
6. The act OF -..arch 2. 1907, for re-
ducing the cost OF the transportation
OF the mails.
Z. The COPYRIGHT law.
3. The trademark law.
All Supported by kittredge.
Senator Kittredre's imprint is upon
each and everyone Of these measured.
each receiving HE cordial support he
ID the author OF the copyright law and
Of the trademark law.
L. r<r44r
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TRYING TO FLIM.FLAM
SOUTH DAKOTA farmers
Records SHOW That Farm ant Taxes Have Been increased W dHu
By s52gS2o9S More Than Railroad Taxes
Have Been Increased

displaying statement OF the increase
railroad taxes the railroads 1906 the
insurgent state auditor certifying the figures
But WHY did table showing the increase OF
by farm lands l9oof
Simply would have been disastrous to tho
cause of Crawforiim.
of 1906 S75l54453
Increase of railroad taxes fol $221,72855
Net increase Of farm taxes railroad
taxes $529s2oes
than quarter of million more, all
told the than they
in under the administration
the Crawford assessment than
paid 1906 the Elrod ad
mnistraion.
attempt banker administration juggle the figures
o comment
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-05-21
RoosEvELT.TAFr TICKET

For United States Senator
ALFRED b. KITTREDGE
Minnehaha County.
For Representatives in Congress-
CHAS. H. BURKE.
EBEN W. MA iRfT
Lawrence County.
j. L. BROWNE,
Brown County.
For Lieutenant Governor
JOHN F. SCHRADER.
Pennington County.
For Secretary OF State
JOSEPH j. 'WALTNER, JR.,
Turner County.
For Attorney General
IRA F. BLEWITT.
Moody County.
For State Auditor
Hamiin County.
For State Treasurer
GEORGE G. JOHNSON.
Lincoln County.
For Com. School and Pub. Lands
MATTHIAS ID. EIDE.
Miner County.
Fer Supt. Public Instruction
MILTON M. RAINIER,
DAWSON County.
For Railroad Commissioner
HANS o. WICKRE,
Day County.
For National Committeeman
HANS M. FINNERUD.
Codington County.
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in all the hard work that goes to for
mulate and prepare legislation and
get in shape for final action, he is
any member of this body. / think
your young state is very fortunate,
indeed. in having such an able repre-
sentative in the senate as Senator
Kittredge. Yours truly
-Knufo NaIcOn
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-05-21
THEN LOOK ON THIS.

Below are the figures representing
farm land taxes for 1905 and 1907,
showing an increase Of $751;, 544.53, as
disclosed by the records Of the state
auditor:
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LOOK ON THIS TABLE

LOOK ON THIS TABLE
Below are the figures representing
railroad taxes for 1906 and 1907. show
ing an increase of 1921, 1855, as dis
closed by the records Of the state audi
tor:
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The following are extracts from
speeches delivered by Senator Kilt
redge in this state since his campaign
for denomination formally opened:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-05-21

"In my Judgment, the keynote Of
our party In this campaign should be
declaration In our platform approx
ing President Roosevelt's administers
ton. approving his policies, declaring
for their continuance. and for our
presidents choice as his successor,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

X All papers are continued until an explicit
sder to discontinue is received and until all
frearages are paid.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

Figures received by Insurance
Commissioner Cooper show that an
immense sum of money was paid by
life insurance organizations in the
United States to policy holders last
year, amounting to $351,115,592.
This is a large increase over 1905
and 1906 payments. These payments
are for death claims and matured
endowments and do not include
amounts paid by the regular COM
pany in dividends to policy holders
on surrendered policies and to an
nuities. Adding these payment to
the above the enormous sum of $414,
1852 was paid last year. The
payments in North Dakota for the
year ammounted to s699,924. Sew
eral towns in the state had large
payments made to benificiaries, Far
go receiving over SIS. 900. The lit
tie town of Langdon had payment
of over $4,000, Bismarck $23,926,
jamestown but $3,491. No payment
of over $4,000 was made in the
state during the year. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

Nobody seems to find a word to
say against the efficient public ser
vice of Commissioner Gilbreath. He
is stead, faithful, alive to the big
interests of North Dakota and never
overlooks chance to promote them.
His promotion of public meetings
that have resulted in the advertising
of the state everywhere, his con-
tributions of the immigration work
that has been done in the state, his
good sense and ability, have made
him popular with all the people, and
he is assured of hearty Republican
support at the primaries.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

No Republican can hesitate to
cast his ballot for R. S. Lewis of
Fargo, Republican candidate for lieu
tenant governor. No presiding Of
ficer ever made a better record than
did Mr.. Lewis at the last session of
the legislature. No man could be
fairer with all interests, better quail
flied for this sometimes difficult and
trying position. And as possible
successor to the governship Mr.. Lew
is has all the qualities that could be
desired.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

Hon. D. j. Mckenzie of Forman,
is making the rounds Of the state
and meets with encouragement ev-
erywhere in his candidacy for state
treasurer. Mr.. Mckenzie is an old
resident of the state, has personal
record that is clean and creditable,
has been proven worthy in every Of
flee he has held, knows the people
of the Fourth district, and they
know him and respect him. He is
in every way worthy, and should
receive a splendid vote in the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
eas g.,

The good roads association that
has been in session at Larimore has
resolved in favor of state aid for
good roads and for the Enlistment
OF state highway commission that
shall supervise systematic and in
telligent efforts toward the building
Of good roads in the state. The OBJ
lection to local construction of roads
is that there is no continuity OF
effort, no uniform system, some local
corporations improve roads and some
do not, and the work of one local
corporation may be set at nought by
the failure Of another to improve
its roads. The United States gov
eminent has been doing some good
work in showing how good roads
can be made along old and neglected
earth highways, and there is no.
question but a moderate appropria-
ton and united effort and coopera-
ton would result in benefits untold
to the farmers Of the state. II a
load that it now takes four horses
to haul can be hauled by two, there
is a saving Of the labor Of team
for the time required for the haul
ing, and this carried out through
the state and through the year
would mean an immense saving to
the people The cost of hauling
grain from fields to elevators, is,
we believe, not as carefully figured
as it ought to be. It is as distinct
a charge upon the profits Of farming
as railroad rates, and for every eent
a bushel reduced there is a cent
added to the profit of the farmer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

Reports of political meetings held
up in Ward county show an increas-
ing interest and enthusiasm in the
candidacy Of c. A. Johnson for gov
ernor There is enthusiasm for
Johnson not only as Ward county
man, who has made a creditable rec
ord In the public and business life
Of that big section Of country, but
in his candidacy as that Of an able.
honorable and good citizen, we'll
qualified for the place he seeks,
quiet, unassuming and vet we'll
grounded in all those qualities that
go to make desirable public SER
wants.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

The Society of Equity has fixed a
minimum price Of dollor busheI
for wheat and $3.50 a bushel for
fax up to October 20, when there
will be delegate meeting at Fargo
to Ak a minimum price to take eff
feet, then members OF the siciety
who have pledged their crop are not
to sell for less than the minimum
price at terminals, and as this state
and South Dakota raise a large per-
centage Of the flax In the country, a
union Of the farmers is expected
to bring about the desired result OF
raising the price Of that grain at
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06
While lnsurgent in Spots, a
Canvas Shows for Stall.
Wart Majority
Col. Little Will Get Biz Vote
in County, Likewise
c. A. Johnson

Lakota, N. D., June 5.-Concerted
action on the part of the allied
forces Of Hansbrough and the In
surgent faction in Nelson county is
meeting with a decided frost where
ever speakers have attempted to
bring any enthusiasm into the fight
for the melecontents. That the
regular Republican candidates, both
national and state, will carry the
county by a substantial vote, is the
claim Of those interested in coun-
ty politics. While there has been
considerable active work done here
by the Insurgent faction it has lot
amounted to much and speakers who
are at present touring the county
in the interest of Hansbrough and
Twichell are meeting with but little
favorable report. Most Of the strong
Insurgents concede that they have
no hope of carrying the county but
are making fight for appearance
sake.
I This being the home Of Hon. A..
J.. Gronna, his name is put forward
as the leading candidate but Hon.
L. B. Hanna Of Fargo is also well
known in the county and can be
counted upon to win out by d large
vote. These two men seem to have
an nacv thin q bnrn ~, I,.,4h -, ....y1
known and all Of the farmers openly
proclaim their preferences. Col. e.
B. Little of Bismarck is also expected
to run well here. He has many ac-
tive supporters throughout the coun-
ty and the men who are working
for him are the men who are recog-
nized as the leaders Of the county,
in business, social life and all other
matters. Mr.. Little's friends are
not confined to any one faction here
but he will secure large percent
age Of the former Insurgent vote as
there appears to be a deep rooted
aversion to Tom Marshall, who is
recognized as the Insurgent can,5i.
| date.
Active political work in the conn
ty is confined to local officers and lii
that field those with known Stalwart
leanings are conceded the best
chance Of election. In several offis-
es there is no contest and all Of the
men up for those Offices are. claimed
by the Insurgents as sympathize.s
but their claim is not born out in
every instance.
| The regular Republican state tick
1 ct is favorably received here by all
who take an active part in the work.
and the voters are nearly all tall1-
ing G. A. johnson. It. is nearly
impossible to find man on the
streets Of Lokato who Is not for the
Minot man for governor. Twichel!
does not appear to be very well
known here and those who do knoy
him are the strongest for John.
son. #
The county will line up with most
Of the others in this part Of the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

state on the insurance commissioner
and commissioner Of agriculture
p. G. Cooper and w. G. Gilbreaih
are both well known and have the
active support of many. Mr.. Coop
er has the Endorsement of all of tie
insurance men in this section and
that is a big factor in his favor. NJ
fGilbreath Is not SO we'll known per-
sonally but his work in the agri-
culture department for the past
several years is appreciated by the
farmers who know what is to their
advantage as well as any one,
There seems to be decided aver
sion to w. L. stockwell throughout
the county and F. E. Smith is daily
gaining strength. Some of the leg
islation secured by Mr.. Stockwell
is working against him here and the
voters who are interested in the
public schools prefer a school mast
er in charge of that department to
a politician and the impression that
Stockwell is far more politician than
educator is very prevalent in Mel
son county. Friends of HI. Bendeke
of Grand Forks claim that he will
run well here but that claim does
not appear to be born out by con-
ditions. 1t was stated here yester-
day that there was not a man in the
county who would fail to vote for
R. s.. Lewis, mostly because Lewis
is recognized as being one Of the
successful farmers of the state.
Nelson county has about 1000
voters altogether and of that num-
Der about two-thirds can be counted
as Republicans although Burke re-
kceiNed a large vote here at the last
election. There are about 225 Re.
publican voters in Lakota and Of
this number It's are Stalwarts. Col.
G. B. Little is expected to poll al
most the entire stalwart vote here
while both Of the regular candidates
for congress will run ahead Of the
ticket. The leaders here refuse to
concede a single Office to their OPP
ponents but claim that the entire
ticket will carry the county by a
good majority. While Nelson coun-
ty divided their delegation at Minot
that was done in the interest OF
harmony and the county coull have
had complete Stalwart delegation
if the leaders had insisted. The Re-
publican leaders have been unwill-
ing to do anything here that would
antagonize any faction so as to pre-
vent giving an excuse for going over
to the Democratic ticket this fall
and the work done will bear fruit
at the November election. Even
the most rabid Insurgents here adj
nit that they were given their full
share and that the majority nf the
county is in favor of the other party.
The fair and open character Of the
state convention had q good effect
here and no matter who is nominat-
ed by the Republican party for the
gubnatorial chair he can count on
an, undivided support from Nelson
county.
Locally the candidates who APP
parently have the best chance Of
election are A. s. Krogh and r..
Gardiner for representatives.; A. l..
Freegood for clerk of the court,
and J. J. Sampson for states attor-
ney. I. Swanson for state senator,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06
r. | Best & Co.

is far in the lead over his oppon-
ent, J. Gunderson. Mr.. Cumbersome
ability to switch from one ticket to
another each election is working
against him to some extent and his
Insurgent leanings as well as his
anti-Gronna statements are both
losing him lots Of support.
The Taft club of Lakota is plan
ming on having several of the can
didates for state Office visit the city
and a central campaign tour Of the
county is being planned. Both Of
these undertakings give promise Of
being carried out and both will re-
suit in many votes for the regular
candidates. M 3 Sssis
A poll Of the business men Of La
kota gives g. a. Johnson big lead
over Twichell and Of thirty voters
questioned twenty-five stated that
they would vote for G. B. Little for
United States senator.
The rest of the Stalwart ticket is
expected to carry the county by
about the same proportion.
= - q p so K rs
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

made the official paper Of the city
for the ensuing year.
The city auditor Of Fargo PROPOSES
to prod up the doctors Of that city
because Of their negligence, in re-
porting births claiming that there
are large number of kids in that
city who are not oficiallyslborn.
Authorities at Devils Lake are in
vestigating the death Of Peter Olson,
whose body was found in well
there the other day. 1t is thought to
be a case of accident or suicide. (
The jamestown Alert asserts that
no Republican need hesitate to cast
vote for G. B. Little for the SEN
atorship and that he has proved
to be the right kind Of timber to
represent new state at Washing
ton.
Harvey Herald: G.. B. Little is
making an exceptionally strong and
clean campaign and it is predicted
by those who are about the state
that he will get an Overwhelming
majority. The fact that Little's
support is SO united and that there
are hree candidates fighting for the
leavings unless they make trade
with each other, it looks like picking
fruit from a heavily loaded tree for
the colonel
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06

least. Wheat is an uncertain guam
tity and spectators who have tried
to corner it have become involved
in ruin. 1t remains to be seen
whether the producer can corner the
crop by holding it off the market
till they get their price.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-06
NORTH DAKOTA NOTES

The Mayville tow mill has resumed
operation.
It is stated that gas well has
been found at Mohall.
The Fargo Forum thinks Fargo
should have some taxicabs whatey-
er that is.
The proposition to incorporate
Napoleon lost out at the first cleo
ton but it will be tried again.
The Cakes Journal thinks it sees
graft in some Of the cripple speels
put up by beggars over the state.
Superintendent: Stockwell has been
making political speeches in Griggs
county during the past week.
The Rolette Examiner thinks the
candidacy of James e. Robinson Of
Fargo for congress is unique If
nothing else.
County Auditor Davidson of Trail
county has decided to withdraw
from the race as a candidate for
a fourth term.
Cass county also has an interesting
campaign for superintendent OF
schools between j. w. Riley OF
Wheatland and Mrs. Davis of Fargo.
/ The Jamestown Capital thinks
possibly Frank Brodright, formerly
of Medina, might have been Of the
1 victims of the LaPorte Murderess.
| A number of local people are
planning on the erection Of new
hotel at Wahpeton. It is intended to
to build it on the stock company
plan.
! A farmer near Cakes brought te
/ town bunch of winter rye 35 inch
es high and it was headed out q
good sample Of what North Dakota
land will produce.
The Valley City fire department ii
working hard to have Theodore S
Henry elected to the Office Of secre
4 tary of the North Dakota Firemans
I association.
4 The demand for space by patrons
| of the Adams County Record are SC
many that Editor Hurd has beer
compelled to add a couple Of more
pages to his paper.
Many of the papers over the state
seem to be of the opinion that Sec,
A rotary of State Blaisdell has the
Standard Oil company sitting up
1 and looking around.
The Minot Reporter has good
roast for a Ward county candidate
4 because he makes practice Of send
4 ing to catalogue houses for his cam
paign cigars-and such.
II i. Il = 80. :
The publishers of each OF the Mi
not dailies being city officers one
mayor and the other an alderman
me city fathers decided both papers
4 DISQUALIFIED and the Independent was
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Announcement

Announcement.
| have filed my petition for the
nomination Of coroner of Burleigh
county on the Republican ticket.
GEO. WARD,
Bismarck, N. d.