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Mrs. r. V. Watts, who has been
visiting her son, Geo. o. Watts, re-
turned to her home in Ogden, Sun
day.
Leroy Murdoch who has been Wis
iting school at Rexburg, returned
home Sunday.
The Thomas Dramatic club will
present "Strife" next Friday night.
Presidents Duckworth, Shelley
and Rich were visitors at the pri-
mary meeting Saturday.
Willard Barnes moved into his
new house this week.
Number Fourteen.
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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

ONE of the most despicable attempts
of the campaign of deception waged
by the Kittredge machine is that in
which they have attempted to deceive
in the matter of state taxes, and es-
pecially in stating that the state can
not help but be in debt S600,0O0.OO
at the end of Crawford's term. They
say take the levy and the appropria
tions and the difference is, in round
figures, S6OO,O0O.00. So far as they
go they state the truth, but the half
truth stated for the purpose of deccp-
ton is one of the blacklist lies. That
is the case in this instance. But,
while the tax levy will not meet the
appropriations by about S600,OOO,OO
the total income of the state from the
tax levy and other sources will meet
the appropriations. All know that
the state hospital for the insane is
one of the most expensive institutions
in the state to maintain. The legis-
lature must authorize the expenditure
of every cent in connection with every
state institution, but the money tc
keep this institution going does not
come out of the state tax. Each
county makes a special levy and pay
the cost of keeping their patients al
the hospital. In order to predict this
big deficiency the machine takes into
account the expenditure authoized by
the Legislature, but does not take into
account the fact that the funds are
derived from each county in proper
ton to their number of patients. The
state has other sources of income such
as saloon license, fees paid for char
ters by corporations, supreme court
fees (under the machine rule the clerk
of the supreme court put these in his
pocket). From all sources other thar
the direct tax the state receives about
S3OO,OOO.00 per year, which fact was
taken into consideration by the leg
islature in making the appropriations
and by the state board in providing
the funds. This is not new, but is
the system that has been in vogue
ever since the state was organized
1t simply shows upon what the ma
chimes campaign is based, and &c
what length it will go to deceive the
voters into again misplacing theil
confidence.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

USING HIS IMAGINATION.

In the course of his speech IN the
auditorium Saturday evening, Senator
Kittredge said:-
"Tne way to find out whether your
state taxes have increased is to multi
ply your assessment, which is, for ex-
ample, 81 900 for Elrod, and multiply
it by the three mill levy; then take
the assessment for Crawford, which is,
for example, $500, and multiply it
by the three mill levy. And if you do
this you will find whether state taxes
have increased" "
The Press would like to ask the vot-
els of the state, candidly, whether
they think this an argument worthy
of a member of the United States
senate.
With all the records of state finances
at hand in published reports of the
state auditor, Senator Kittredge asks
the voters to multiply an imaginary
assessment with an imaginary levy and
thus find out how much state taxes
have increased
Senator Kittredge represented that
there was "three mill levy for Ell
rod" just as there is a three-mill levy
for the first year of Crawfords admin
istration.
Page 227 of the state auditors report
for 1905 will inform Senator Kittredge,
if he wishes to learn the truth, that
the state levy for 1905 was four mills.
1t is to be hoped that every voter
will follow Kittredge's suggestion, but
use, instead of imaginary leyies and
assessments, the real levies and assess
ments.
In 1905 the total assessment of all
property in South Dakota, as shown
on page 2S7 of the state auditors re-
port for that year, was S2l9,647, ,674.
Multiplying this by the four mill state
levy for that year, We find that the
total amount of state taxes assessed
must have been SS7S,59069.
Again following Senator Kittredge's
suggestion, the total assessment of all
property for the state of South Da-
kota for 1907, as shown on page Bis
of the state auditors report, is $780,
630,077. Multiplying this by the three
mills levied for 1907, it is found the
total of state taxes must be $781 ,890.-
%. or S96, ,70O.46 LESS than for the first
year of Elrod's administration.
Ira MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

In his speech in De Smet Kittredge
did not once mention the stalwart
state ticket, nor any single candidate
on the ticket. Not only is that true
of his speech here, but it is true OF
every speech he has made. 1t is gen
orally conceded that the machine has
given up all hope of electing state
ticket. Their whole attention is dir
ected toward Kit for the national
senate, and toward securing control
of the senate. They have given up
hope of the house. All they hope
for is to secure strength enough to
block reform legislation, which they
are under obligations to do for the
interests that have been contributing
to their immense campaign fund.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

The stalwarts have all along claim,
ed a majority of 1000 in Sioux Falls
for Kittredge But what was to have
been a big Kittredge demons nstration
in the senator's home town Saturday,
May 22nd, the Travelling Mems Asso-
citation, which had charge of the par
ade, could only induce 3O3 men to
take part. Think of it! In the sena-
tors home town of 1900 people only
BOB men could be induced to take
part in a demonstration which it was
well known was to be used through
out the state for the purpose of brac-
ing up the stalwart cause. 1t looks
to us as if Kitt did not stand at home
any better than in some other parts
of the state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

1907 increased in total value 1851
per cent over 1906. This was not a
raise in valuation to that extent, but
was due to equalization between the
different counties, land in some of the
counties near the Missouri river hav-
ing trebled in value in the last three
years, and to the futher fact that
much land in the western counties
had been proved up and placed on
the list of taxable property. In some
localities land values have been re.
duced through the process of equaliz-
alton, which happens to be the case
in Iroquois township. Perhaps our
readers in the west end can better
understand this tax matter if we take
some examples from that locality.
The records show the total tax paid
by railroads in Iroquois village and
township to be as follows.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

NEXT Tuesday, June 9th, is the day
of the primary election. In this state
it is the important day of all the year
to good citizenship. For the most
part, as the primary goes, so goes the
election next fall. Every good citi-
zen should make it point to go to
the primary election and take part in
selecting his party candidates. In
years past this has been left to the
easily manipulated convention system
the source of all our corruption in
politics. Now it is different. Every
man has an opportunity, and it is his
duty to take part in the selection of
candidates. The man who fails to do
this fails to perform duty that he
owes to himself, his family, and to
society.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

You may not have noticed it, but
it is a fact none the less that most of
the employers of corporations doing
business in this state, who are unor-
ganized, are found among the Kit
tredge supporters. For example,
nearly all the employees of old line
lumber companies, of the Standard
Oil Co., and such corporations, are
supporting him, This is positive evil
dence that Kit is recognized by these
corporations to be friendly to their
special interests. Among the organ
lied labor, such as railroad men, Kit
will not get one vote out of ten. They
have special representative at Wash
ington whose duty it is to ''spot" and
report all senator's and congressman
friendly to the trusts and unfriendly
to labor and Kit has been spotted as
one of that class. Kit attempts to
deny this in his speech, but organized
labor is not partisan in politics, has
no political bias, and they know Kit
is against the interests of labor,
whether skilled or unskilled.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

The farmer who relishes the idea
of having his land valuations raised
S3.3S while the railroads were raised
one dollar and the bank stock reduced,
should make up his mind to vote for
Crawford and his band of reform
ers. "-Iroquois Chief.
We do not believe that such bare
falsehoods will help the stalwart
cause, but still it is hard to let such
an outrage go unchallenged. The
state records show that the railroad
assessment was increased BASS pei
cent in 1907 over 1906. In other
words, the railroads were assessed in
1907 Sl34SS for every $4,000 in 1906
The same records show that lands in
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For State Senator

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for State Senator from Kingsbury
County to be voted on at the June Pri-
maries. | will state that / am a Republi-
can and belong to the progressive faction
of that party, am in favor of the Honor
able Coe l. Crawford for u. S. Senator and
the Honorable II. $. Vessey for Governor
and should be elected will use f;y best
efforts to support such laws as / believe to
be for the best interests of all the people of
this state. JACOB JOHNSON.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

As the campaign draws to a close
it becomes evident that Martin will
not have the solid vote of the Black
Hills which his stalwart friends have
claimed for him. 1t has been their
policy to laud Martin to the skies and
make great claims for him, knowing
full we'll that the people on the east
side of the river know little of the
personality of the man. They have
ascribed to him all the virtues of a
god and have thought to land him
by sacrificing Burke, telling the
voter that they are not SC
certain about Burke, but Mar
tin is something extra fine ana is
bound to be elected. The fact is that
Burke at home is held higher in es-
TEEN than is Martin in his home
The trouble with Burke is that he is
too well known to make ii practical
to make fight for him. Martin has
always tried to ride the church and
the devil and the people in the Hills
are getting tired of him. If he gets
a majority of 1900 in the Hills he
will do well, and that will be just
about enough to give him faint rec
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For State Senator.

AT the request of many friends, / here
by announce myself candinate for state
senator, subject to the decision of the re-
publican voters Of Kingsbury county at
the primary June 9th. If nominated and
elected will favor strict economy in ap-
populations, do my utmost to advance
honest legislation in the interests OF the
masses, and Will abide bv the instruction
of the primary upon the u. s. senatorship
The support of all republicans is solicited.
l. L. OISTON.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
NEW THROUGH SLEEPING CAR
Service Between Winona and Mil
waukee Via the North Western Line.

Commencing Monday, May 18th,
Pullman drawing-room sleeping car
leaves Winona daily $40 p. M, arrives
Milwaukee 7:45 a. m. Returning
leave Milwaukee 7:45 p. M, arrive
Winona 100 a. m. Direct connections
at Winona with Pullman sleeping cars
to and from Mankato Dining car
service between Winona and Sleepy
Eye. For tickets and full informa-
tion, apply to any ticket agent, The
North Western Line.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

Our readers will notice that the
county taxes for 1907 were greatly
increased over previous years, and
that, too, when the county has no
outstanding bonds to be paid. If the
reader is curious to know why this in
crease was made, we can only refer
him to the stalwart members of the
board of county commissioners who
are responsible for the levy, and two
of whom now seek the nomination to
to the Legislature. We can give no
explanation as to why it was neces-
sary.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
Whole No $50.
For REPRESENTATIVE, /,

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection as state representative.
subject to the republican primaries To be
held June 9th. 1908. The next state lcg-
islature will elect United States senn-
tor. | favor the election of Hon Coe 4.
Crawford TO this office, but if elected my
vote for Office will be in accordance with
the instruction which will be given by
the voters of the state at the Jnne pri-
maries. If honored by re election 1T viii be
my constant effort TO serve the people of
my county and state to the best of my
ability, &. w. STONER.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
No SO, Vol. XIX.
Progressive Republican Ticket.

For United States Senator
CoE /. CRAWFORD
For congressman
PHILo HALL. Brookings, and
w. s. GLASS, Watertown
For Governor
X. S. VESSEY, washington Springs.
For Lieutenant Governor
III. c. SHoBER, Highmore.
For State Treasurer
c. III. CASSIL, Canton,
For Secretary of State
S. c. POLICY, Deadwood.
For State Auditor
JOHN HIRNING, Herreid.
For Attorney General
S. w. CLARK Redfeld.
For Superintendent Public Instruction
III. A. USTRUD, Sioux Falls.
For Commissioner of School and Public
Lands
o. &. DOKKEN, Toronto.
For Railroad Commissioner, 2nd Dist
f. c. ROBINSON. Groton.
For National Committeeman
THoS. THORSON, Canton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
THoS, SoRENSON,
Hartiand Township
For State Representative.

hereby announce myself candidate
for Representative from Kingsbury coun-
ty, at the June primaries, on the republi-
can ticket. / belong to the stalwaTt fac
tion of the party, and favor the reelection
ator and the staiwart congressional tick
ct. If nominated and elrcted L will be gov
erned by the majority vote of the state,
and will do my best to promote the best
interests of the people OF the state.
A N. BARRIER.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For Representative

i hereby announce myself candidate
for Representative, subject to the deci-
sion of the Republican primary TO be held
in June, next. In politics am republi-
can. heartily endorse the political poll
cies of President Roosevelt and Governor
Crawford, and. if elected, / pledge myself
to work for the best interests of the people
of this state and this county to- the best of
my ability
DE Smet Twp. March 81. 1903.
f.. J. ENGLISH.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
Announcements IS
For States ATTORNEY

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of States Attorney of
Kingsbury county, South Dakota, for a
second term, subject to the will of the re-
publican voters at the June, 1908, prima-
ries. If reelected to this Office 1 shall en-
deavor. as have in the past, TO act inn
partially i'm the enforcement of the laws
of this state aud conscientiously perform
all other duties of the office.
WIN. III WARREN
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For State Representative.

hereby announce myself candidate
for State Representative subject to the
action of the republican voters of the
county at the primary election to be held
June 9th, 1908. l heartily endorse the
principles advocated by the republican
state convention of 906, and heartily fav-
or the election of Coe i. Crawford for Unit
ed States senator. subject to the instruc-
tioti of the republican voters of the state
at the June primaries, which instruction,
If elected, L will respect
MARK PLOwMAN.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For Representative.

1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for representative from Kingsbury county
subject to the decision of the republican
voters ot the June primary. If nominal
ed and elected / pledge my best endeav-
ors In the Interests of my constituents,
and to abide by the wish of the majority
on the matter of the election of United
States senator. X. j. ARMSTRONG
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

THE machine will be defeated at
the primary next Tuesday by from
5000 to $1,000 majority, depending
upon the weather and how well the
country vote gets out.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

SENATE, IN OPEN DEFIANCE OF THE Off
cIAL RECORDS, ATTEMPTS TO DECEIVE THE
PEOPLE OF HIS STATE WHEN HE is LOOK
ING INTO THEIR FACES AND TALKING TO
THEM, WHAT MAY HE NOT DO IN THE
SECRET CORRIDORS OF aREss?- Sioux
Falls Press.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For Sheriff

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office of sheriff of Kingsbury
county subject to the action of the Repub-
iican voters at the June primaries In
asking the support of the voters / would
state that have been life long Repub.
Iican and I'm the event should be norni-
mated, and later on elected, / will use my
best efforts and give all my time to the
discharge of the duties of the office.
HENRY HIM
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For Sheriff

/ hereby announce myself candidate
for nomination to the office of Sheriff of
Kingsbury county, s. D., on the dem ocrat
ic ticket, subject to the will of the voters
at the June, 1905, primaries.
THOS. =. GOODWIN
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For Register Of Deeds,

thereby announce myself Candidate
for Register of Deeds of Kingsbury coun-
ty on the republican ticket and solicit the
support of the voters at the primaries to
be held on June 9th, 1908,
J. FLANDERS.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For County Judge.

1 hereby announce that l am a can
didate for the office of County Judge oi
Kingsbury county, South Dakota, sub
ject to the eecision of the republican vot
ers at the June, 1908, primaries.
f. +. GREEN.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For Sheriff OF Kingsbury County.

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for sheriff of Kingsbury county on
the republican ticket, and solicit the sup
port of the voters at the primaries to be
held on June 8. 1908.
Il. B. Larson,
Iroquois, S. ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For County Commissioner.

hereby announce myself candidate
for county commissioner from the second
commissioner district of Kingsbury coun-
ty, subject 10 the republican primaries in
June. If elected TO this office, | Will use
my best efforts to help transact the conn-
tvs business in business like manner
and with economy respectfully solicit
TIN support of all republican voters at the
June primary.
THOS, SORENSON,
Hartiand Township.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For States Attorney.

/ hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for States Attorney, subject to the
decision ofthe republican voters of Kings
bury county at the June, 1908 primaries.
ID. A. CRAWFORD.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
IRoQUOIs TOWNSHIP
via 30-111-26-J. B. Dickey
neH 4.11O-5S T.. b. Larson

From the above figures, all taken
from the county records, it is seen
that, while the railroad tax has been
greatly increased, the valuation of
farm lands in Iroquois township was
actually decreased trihe, and the
state tax lowered materially as COM
pared with the previous legislative
year under the old machine rule.
What is true of the two pieces of
land cited above is true of every piece
of farm land in Iroquois township
where improvements have remained
the same. Does it need any further
proof to convince one that the policy
of the machine in this campaign has
been one of deception from the begin
ming to the end in regard to the mat
ter of taxes?
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For County Treasurer

| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for denomination to the Office OF
County Treasurer and solicit the support OF
the republican voters at the primary.
X KNUDSON.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For Clerk Of Courts

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for denomination to the Office of
Clerk of Courts and ask the support of the
republican voters at the primary.
+. A. CARPENTER.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05
For County Auditor

hereby announce myself as candi-
date to the office of County Auditor and
ask the support of the republican voters
at the primary. Il. A. CARROLL.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

IT is very doubtful if Kittredge will
have over 500 majority out of his
home city and county.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

ollection that he once ran for con-
gress.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-05

Below we give the tax paid and the
valuation of two quartersections in
Iroquois township for the past three
Legislative years: