The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-01-31

ried with only one or two dissenting
votes:
BE II resolved that the secretary
OF the South Dakota Press associa-
ton be instructed to secure from the
postmaster general complete infor-
nation concerning the recent ruling
OF the department with respect to
postage on delinquent subscriptions
and the extent of the powers given to
postmasters in the enforcement OF
said ruling n that the secretary be
instructed to advise all members of
this association when the desired in
is secured
Newspaper TRANSFORMATION Again.
C. A. Blake OF Huron introduced
the following resolution which was
carried without discussion n by
unanimous vote:
Resolved that the South Dakota
Press association requests the attor-
ney general Of this state to officially
advise it through its secretary
whether or not in his judgment the
existing anti-pass law of this state is
a bar to the making OF contracts be-
tween newspaper publishers and the
railroad companies for a specific
mount Of advertising in exchange
for a like amount Of transportation"
The Banquet.
The banquet at the Kampeska
house on Thursday evening was at
tended by about 800 people. 1t was
a brilliant success, and the local COM
mittee was highly complimented by
the visiting editors On the success Oh
the function. Geo. w. Case was
POSTMASTER and his happy intro
auctions kept the audience in a hap
py frame of mind during the banquet
which lasted until a most d~issipated
hour. Mayor Thomas made the ad-
dress Of welcome, concluding 1t with
the presentation OF a beautiful hand
painted lid which the mayor said
could be tipped either way" The
mayors talk was full Of humor and
snug hits. Clate Tinan of kimball re-
spcnded with his accustomed skill
and tact. w. S. Glass of W~atertown.
Byron Williams of Chicago, Uncle
By" Judge S. J. Conklin Of Clark,
C. NJ. Day OF Sioux Falls, J. d. Reeves
OF Groton. j. H j. Black of Sioux
Falls and R.. Z. DoWdell of Artesian
were called or and responded. l. d.
Milne Of Mitchell sang a popular song
and a ladies quartet Of W~atertOwn,
consisting Of Mrs. Sheldon. Mrs. Hag-
man, Miss Boggs and Mrs. Dickinson,
contributed greatly to the enjoyment
of the evening.
The Resolutions.
On the last day of the session the
resolutions committee consisting OF
J.. F. Halliday. ]. K. Coe and Henry
S. Volkmar presented the following
which was unanimously adopted:
The South Dakota Press associa-
tion In mid-winter session of January
1911. 1908. desires to express It's
profound and sincere appreciation Of
the royal and hospitable reception
and entertainment extended to 1t by
the live and hustling people of the
city OF Watertown upon the occasion
Of the present gathering. While we
have been accustomed to being most
handsomely entertained by the various
cities In which we have met from
time to time. 1t has remained for the
city OF WATERFOWL to fully equal. II
0 excel. all previous efforts in this
direction. From the moment Of our
arrival within its gates up to the eve
of our departure, no effort has been
spared by the reception committee.
the committee on entertainment and
by citizens generally. headed by the
genial. versatile n ever alert mayor
of the municipality. Hon. D. C Tho
mas, to make our %sojourn one round
Of pleasure, and an occasion which
will finger long and pleasantly In the
OF every member present.
While we m a not be able to as
fully and comprehensively cover In
detail all Of the many courtesies. we
desire to make especial mention of
the following:
TO the hotels for granting conces-
sions In rates, and particularly to the
proprietors of the kampeska house
for special favors and courtesies at
al! times during u visit. and in
connection with the delightful ban
quet served.
To the Business Mems Union for
the part which it has taken in the
general program of entertained mt OF
the visiting editors, and especially for
the very neat and unique badges.
To the Fourth Regiment band for
its delightful entertainment given by
that superb musical organization.
To the local musical and literary
talent given at the Orpheum.
To the Baskerville & Rowe whole
sale grocery house for courtesies ex-
tended upon the occasion Of our visit
to their magnificent new building
and place Of business.