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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-02

Bring the children to the matinee
at the Bijou tomorrow and see the
Yellowstone Park in the great robbery
scene. 10-2-1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-02

Wanted Everybody to know that
we have the biggest bargains in town
in new and secondhand furniture,
heaters and cook stoves; 700 heaters
on hand. new and second hand. Rob
inson & Laubach, 4O6 Chickasha ave-
nue.. 10-2-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-02

Fred Kelly, a business college stu
dent, has accepted a position with the
Southwestern Gin company at Hobart.
Okla.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
THE DEATH
kNELL OF SMALL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Corporations Find Way to Meet
the Nine.Hour Tele-
grapher's Law.

Arlington, S. d., Feb. TN the noti-
flcation OF the state railway commits
sion OF an Intention to close telegraph
stations in South Dakota, the railroad
companies have disclosed one of the
ways they will meet the nine-hour
t~elegraphers' law that goes into effect
March 1. all over the United states.
This means that the railroad COM
panleS Will c1rcumvent the new law
by transforming telegraph stations in
to simply railroad stations.
Protest has been made to the state
ral'road commission by residents Of the
towns OF Oldham, Vienna, Erwin, Gar
den CITY. Elrod and Lily. on the Mil
wauke g. st. Paul railroad. and
Grover, Rauville. Laboit and Booge, on
,he Great Northern railroad. because
IT has announced the telegraph stations
ut these points will be closed.
Commission PowerIess.
The appeal was made to the railway
commission, because of the impression
that the commission could prevent this
action by the railroads, under n statute
passed by the South Dakota legisla-
lure last year. prohibiting railroad
companies from closing stations except
upon the written consent of the state
BOARD. That statute permits the clos
ing, on consent, OF stations not receiv-
ing $1,000 In three consecutive months,
or whose business is periodic. But he
law will not apply TO the determination
OF the railroads to close their tele-
graph offices. For their stations will
therefore. to keep telegraphers at them
under the nine-hour schedule. They can
employ for small salaries men who can
sell tickets and handle freight at these
stations.
II as many telegraph stations, in pro-
portion to mileage. are closed ali over
h United States as in South Dakota.
q total of 1000 telegraphers will be-
discharged. This should enable the
railroads to w $500. 200, an6 in this
way compensate themselves for the in
creased salary list necessitated by the
ninc.hOur law. -
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
DECISIONS Of S. o.
SUPREME COURT

Pierre. S. d., Feb. s.-The supreme court
has handed down opinions i'm the follow
ing cases:
BY Haney. Presiding Judge-State, de-
PENDANT in error, VS.. Frank Matejousky,
sentenced from Stanley county for horse
rustling. affirmed. State, defendant in
error, VS.. f.. Nude, convicted in Turner.
county on charge of selling liquor without
a license. affirmed.
By Corson-Frank G.. Ball VS.. Charles Il.
Dolan, Brown county, affirmed. Henry ID.
Lemon VS.. Frank +. Little and Archie d.
Westby. Lawrence county. reversed. C.
F. Wolinger VS.. Harley Thomas ct AL,
Aurora county,, modified and affirmed.
BY Fuller-L. L. Nordness VS.. the Mu-
tual Cash Guaranty company, Day county,
reversed. Fountain City Drill company
rs. A. w. L.ndquist, Roberts county, af-
irmed. Lewis Haag VS.. j. c. Brown.
Bookings county, affirmed. j. K. Rob-
erts VS.. Charles F. Beech, Marshall county,
affirmed. John p. Schott VS.. x. C. Swan,
Marshall county. affirmed. John Solicit
ct AL. VS.. T. NJ. Stewart. Marshall county,
affirmed. j. L.. Minder, sheriff, VS.. First
National bank of Sisseton, Roberts county,
reversed. Judge Fuller dissenting.
This was a case where the creditors of
Titus White, an allotment Indian, at
tempted to levy upon cash in the bank to
satisfy an execution. and the government
took a part. holding that the funds were
under government controls The lower
court held against the government, and
has been reversed.
A. l.. Bartlett, of Eureka. was admitted
on q certificate from Iowa.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13

On behalf Of all our people. on hehaif
no less OF the honest man Of means thar
OF the honest man who earns each days
livelihood by that days sweat Of h,s
prov. 1t Is necessary to insist unon
honesty IN business and politics alike. in
an Walks OF ufe. in big things and in lit
.ic lnlngs; upon Just n fair dealing an
between man and man. Those who de-
mahd ms are striving for the right in
said: ""e" ~
"Fondiy do we hope. fervently do we
speedily pass away. Yet. IL God Wills that
It continue until all the wealth niied Nv
the bondsmen's two hundred and f7fty
years Of u~nrequited toll shall be- sinE.
ana until every drop of blood drawn with
the lash shall be paid by another drawn
WIN inc sword. as was said thrae thoia-
and years ago. SO still it must be said
Inc of the Lord are true and
righteous altogether @1~
With malice toward none: with cha,,+v
God gives US to see the right. 'f let az q:
strive on to finish the work we are IN
IN the work we of this generation are in.
there Is. thanks be to the Almighty M
oanger OF bloodshed and no use for the
SWORD; out there Is grave need Of those
stern qualities shown alike by the men
OF the north and the men Of the south in
me dark days when each valiantly bat
.led ss Tor the light as It was given each
our spirit; az We strive to bring nearer
the dey when greed and trickery and cun.
ming shall be trampled under feet BY thoaA
who tight for the righteousness that ~.
Theodore Roosevelt.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
STRUCK FUNNY RoNE;"
MINE CAGE DROPPED

Lead. S. D., Feb. 8.-Because the
engineer of the hosting engine at the
mine struck his funny bone against
some object, he momentarfly lost con-
troll of his engine and temporarily
endangered the life Of the cage tender,
with the result that Superintendent
'srier. manager Of the Homestake
plant, has issued orders thai hereafter
the cage the assistant engineer must
always be at the side of the hosting
The incident is the first of its kind
in the history of the Homestake mine.
fortunately no one was injured. but the
rapid and thrilling a character that he
has reason to be thankful that it was
not Of longer duration.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
PLUCKY WOMAN
PROTECTED CLAIM
WITH SIxSH0OTER

keystone. s. D.. Feb. 7.-Looking
squarely into the muzzle of a six
shooter in the hands Of Mrs. August
Doll. a plucky little m who was
determined to protect her husbands
rights. George E. johnson and Casper
that claim jumping was not healthy ex-
ercise and obeyed the woman's injunc-
ton to leave the premises.
While she was still standing guard
over the property, an officer came from
town with a warrant sworn to by
Johnson, and placed Mrs. Doll under
arrest. She demanded a Jury trial. and
six local residents, after hearing her
story. set her free. The claim jumpers
left town and Doll still has his prop.
erty.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
COMPANY REFUSED
PAYMENT OF CANOVA
CLAIM; IS 0USTED
Insurance Men Take Advantage
OF TechnicaIity and Lose
Big Field.

Canova, S. D., Feb. 6.-Tsecause 1t
took advantage OF 4 technicality to
refuse TO pay S1,270 OF burglar insur-
ance TO the Peoples Bank OF Canova,
the Maryland Casualty company will
lose it's right to do business in South
Dakota.
When burglars blew the safe OF the
Canoy;l bank, November Z last, APP
plieation was made for payment of the
burglary insurance policy written on
the bank The policy was for $40, 600,
and the thieves obtained 5000 in cash
from the safe and did $500 of damage
fidently expected it would receive ST.
600 on the policy.
When the %adjuStcr arrived, Cashier
Beveridge told him OF $1,000 which the.
banks books said were in the safe,
but which had been concealed in the
vault outside the safe and thereby,
saved. The adjuster then asked in
what part of the bank safe the silver
had been put, remarking 1t mad no
difference. He was informed the silver
had been put in the upper compart-
ment. The bank was then informed
amounting to $1,270, because 1T had not
been put in the inner safe in the bot
tom compartment. Attorneys upheld
h company. though expressing the
opinion the policy was obscure.
Will Refuse License.
o. S. Basford. commissioner of In
surance. advised the bank that suit
could not be brought in this state. be-
cause the Maryland Casualty COM
pany had not made a deposit Of $780,
900 with the state, as required by
law. The company, 1t was stated, had
obtained n year ago u license to do
casualty business. for which no de-
post is required. Nevertheless. the
company did considerable business In
burglary insurance, written from the
outside.
Commissioner Basford was informed
by the president of the tina,
his company a not complied WITH
the law requiring a $4,000 deposit be-
fore engaging in burglary, surety or
employers liability insurance business
in the state. because he didn't like the
law. :.
BY writing business from outside the
state. the company also avoided the
South Dakota law taxing Insurance
companies 2h per cent of their pre-
MUM receipts In he state.
Commissioner Basford the
company will receive no kind Of q
license this year, to do business in
South Dakota.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
WILL STANLEY COUNTY, +:
s. D., Be DIVIDED?

Pierre, s. D.. Feb. 6.-Business men
of Philip have started a movement ia;
determine just what the sentiment of
Stanley county people is in regard to
h matter of division. They have an
pointed a committee to secure a meet
Ing OF representatives from all he
towns in the county to discuss the
question. If the meeting believes it
would not be for the best interests of
the whole country to seek a division at
the present time. no action will be
taken this year
The board of control OF the State
Firemen's association decided to hold
the next annual state tournament at
this city June 16. II. Is and 10. The
officers selected for the coming year
are: President. VIM. Kolg, Vermiliion:
vice president. VIM. Moller, Parkstcn:
second vice president. J.. Spry, Mitchell:
treasurer. Will Luck. W~atertown: sec.
rotary. Robert Clispy. Parker; CORE.
spending secretary. Arthur Farmer,
Pierre.
Reports from the northern part Of
Butte county indicate that the game
warden Is not doing his duty in regard
to enforcing the law for the protection
of antelope. 1t is reported that =
good sized herd Of these animals. which
ranged along Grand river last sum
mel and fall, has entirely Disappeared.
'Scotty" Philip is the man whom
the democrats Of Stanley county win
push for governor this. year.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
MILEAGE CONTRACTS,
MADE IN GOOD FAITH,
NOT BARRED BY LAW
Attorney General of South Da.
kota Gives Important Opinion
on Anti-Pass Law.

Sioux Falls. S. d., Feb. S.-That the
existing anti-pass law in South Dakota
is no bar to the making of contracts
between and railroad COM
panieS for transportation good within
the state, on an exchange basis, If the
contract Is entered into in good faith.
is the substance of an opinion which
has just been given by w. $. Clark
attorney general of South Dakota.
At the recent annual meeting of h
South Dakota Press association Il res
olution was unanimously adopted ask
ing the attorney general to give the
association his opinion In reference to
this matter. John I. Cogan. of this
city, secretary of h association. has
just received a reply from the attorney
general, who holds in effect that con-
tracts entered into in good faith on
such basis are not forbidden by the
law. In his opinion Attorney General
Clark reviews the law at some length
and concludes as follows:
His Decision.
"It is nv opinion thai If an Advertise
ing contract were entered into in good
faith between a publisher and a rail-
o company whereby a certain speci-
fled amount of transportation is to be
exchanged for a certain specified
anoun of advertising-the company
receiving in advertiser . the same value
that it would receive in money, and
h publisher receiving in transporta-
ton the same value that he would re-
ceive in money for the same service
that this would not be in violation of
the anti-pass law of 1907.
II see nothing in h act that would
prohibit a publisher from receiving
transportation from a railroad company
providing he receives it in good faith
and gives h same value for 1t that
others would have to give. II a pub
fisher does 500 worth of work In adj
verifying. at regular rates. for a rail-
road company, I can see no violation
in the letter or spirit of the law by his
receiving pay In 500 worth of trans
portation If he chooses, instead of re-
ceiving 500 in cash: and, In that event
such transportation could not be termed
free transportation any more than il
the published received the 500 in cash
and bought 800 worth of transportation
with it.
"TherefOre, IL contract to that effect
between the publisher and the railroad
company would, in my opinion, be valid
and would not be in violation Of the
anti-pass law. The contract so made
must be in good faith and not a sub
terfuge, for il 1t appears that a large
mount Of transportation is being re-
ceived for a very small amount of ad-
vertising, or IL the rates of advertising
are different from the usual and cur
another person for a like service. then
such contract would be regarded as a
mere evasion of the law.
"A contract Such as VOW mention, and
not subject to this last objection, would.
in my opinion, be lawful and would
not subject them to any prosecution
under he provisions of the anti-pass
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
INSURANCE COMPANY
WiTHDRAWs FROM STATE

Pierre, s.. D., Feb. Estate Super
intcndent H. A. Ustrud. assisted by his
efficient helper. Professor ]. Fred
Olander, and County Superintendent
Ida p. Hatch. gave the teachers of
Hughes county and the residents of
this city one Of the most instructive
meetings rel held in this county.
The Farmers and Merchants Insur-
ance Company Of Nebraska, which has
been doing business in this state for
two years. has Withdrawn all business
and notified the state department. OF
Insurance to that effect.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13

I do not for q moment believe that
me actions of this administration
FAR as this is due to local and not
World-wide causes. and to the ac-
TONS OF any particular individuals.
It is due to the speculative folly and
great wealth. who seek to shield
themselves from the effects Of their
own wrongdoing by ascrlbine its
results to the actions of those who
nave sought to put a stop to the
|: But If it were true that to cut out
~rottenness from the body polite
meant a ~momentary check to an UNI
healthy seeming prosperity. / should
not ior one moment hesitate to put
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
FLANDREAU INDIAN A
VOLUNTEER ORGANISE

Yankton, S. D., Feb. THAT the
Indian is moving forward with the
times was proved Sunday at the Epis-
copal church. where a Flandreau In
dian. attending service. offered to play
the organ in the absence of the reg
ular organist. He played well and
pleased the congregation.
An old soldier. Thomas Stewart, who
has been ill for months, died mere Sat-
urday at the age of "a. He is sur
vived by his wife and eight children.
He was buried Monday.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
TRAVELLING SALESMAN
AS NATIONAL DELEGATE

Woonsocket. s. D., Feb. 1.-THE
democrats of Sanborn county feel very
friendly to Edward Leehan, Of Mitchell.
the popular travelling man. as their
choice as II of the eight to represent
this state at Denver as a national DEL
egate. 1t is we'll known that Mr.. Lee
han has been a democrat for the mast
25 years in South Dakota and is q
strong advocate of what is known as
Bryan democracy. Mr.. Leehan has no
real opposition in the Fourth judicial
circuit.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13

1t is not easy always to decide Just
MasT 'm1 the Eli; line Of de~marcation between
the federal courts. Much Of the effort
to secure adequate control of the great
wise and effective. but much Of 1t has
been neither: for when the effort is made
@, by the action OF the state
action OF the nation. the result can only
be disappointment. and in the end tho
law win probably be declared u%nconsti-
arena. we who believe in the measures
herein advocated are hampered and not
a ac1fon eS v 5he aSt tba1 :, wo whS s adxoea to
useless or else would cause more mischief
than 1T would remedy.
1t can not too strongly be insisted that
corporations. who nave sought In the
past and still seek to prevent adequate
action by the federal government to con.
only proving false to the people. but are
laying up a day OF wrath for the great
corporations themselves. The nation viii
very wealthy men OF enormous power in
the INDUSTRIAL. and therefore in the So
cial, lives of all our people. some OF
and brutality Indifferent to the interests
of the people; and If the congress does
not act. with good tempered and sensible
the evils and in providing an effective su-
pervision,. the result is certain to be ac-
ton OH the part of the separate states.
sometimes wise, sometimes iil-judged aud
extreme. sometimes unjust and damaging
to the railroads or other corporations.
more often Ineffective from every stand.
point. because the federal courts declare
1t unconstitutional.
Tho Panic.
We have just passed through tvo
months of acute financial stress. AZ anv
such time it is a sad fact thai entirely
innocent people suffer from no fault Of
their own; and everyone must feel the
keenest. sympathy for the large body Of
OF honest wageworkers.. who suffer be-
cause involved In a crash for which they
are in. no way responsible. At such =
time there is q natural tendency on tina
part OF many men to feel gloomy and
frightened at the outlook; but there Il
no Justification for this feeling. There
Is no nation so absolutely sure of ulti-
succeed. Ours is q nation Of mastery
and 1T feels within its veins the thrilf
which comes to those who know that
lhey possess the future. We are not cast
down by the fear of failure. We are up
held by the confident nope of ultimate
triumph. h wrongs that exist are to
be corrected; but they in no way justify
douDt as to the final outcome, doubt as
to the great material prosperity of me
future, or of the lofty spiritual life which
IS to be built upon that prosperity as q
foundation. No misdeeds done in tho
present U be permitted to shroud from
our eyes the glorious future Of the nation:
out because of this very fact 1t behooves
us never to swerve from our resolute pur-
pose to cut u w%rongdoing and uphold
what Is right.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
TRAINS
TO BUTTE, MARCH

Aberdeen. S. d.. Feb. lit is learned
from what is regarded as a most re-
liable source that the Milwaukee's ex-
tension to Butte. Mont, will be in OPP
Grafton and a time schedule in effect
by March 1 between the Twin Cities.
Aberdeen and the Montana town. A
new timecard will be effective between
Aberdeen and Terry, Mont, the next
few DAVIS.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
APPOINTS DELEGATES TO
WASHINGTON CONVENTION

Pierre. 8. D., Feb. 7.-Governor
Crawford has appointed Bartlett Tripp,
of Yankton, G. C. Sherwood, Of Clark.
and 7. S. Everitt, of Redfield. as dele
gates to the national convention to
consider the conservation Of the nat
ura! of the country which
twill meet In Washington May Is.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
GOOD BEHAVIOR WINS
RELEASE FROM "PEN:

Pierre. S. D.. Feb. s.-Mattias NJ.
Wagner, who. in the spring of 1907,
Sully county after pleading guilty to-
the charge of grand larceny, and whose
term would have expired February %.
has been granted a pardon on account,
of good behavior. He was released
february 5. thus saving his rights Of
citizenship.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
ELK POINT MAN
READS OWN OBITUARIES

Elk Point, 8. D., Feb. 6. Jerry Ryan.
q democratic politician. has beer read
Ing his own obituaries the past week.
His son.. Tom Ryan. is editor of the
Leade and an old citizen by the name
of Thomas Ryan recently died here
Several newspapers noticing the simil-
artty of names jumped at the con-
clusion that Thomas Ryan was the
father of the Leader editor and extend-
ed sympathy in print.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
BABY NAMED FOR
HARRY THAW'S WIFE

Yankton. s. D., Feb. IA family
by the name OF Peterson, living at
Violin, has named a baby girl for Harry
Thaw's wife. She will answer to the
name of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Peter
son."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
FORMER GOVERNOR OF
SOUTH DAKOTA DEAD

DEVILS Lake. N. D., Feb. is. d.
Shortridge, former governor of South
Dakota, died here yesterday at the age
of 78.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
FIRE CAUSES $1,000
LOSS AT SlSSETON

s~isseton. 8. D.. Feb. 6.-The postofice
and store building OF John Hines at
Sisseton agency was destroyed by Are.
The property was valued at 81, 900, with
$4,000 insurance. 1t has been discov-
cred that the safe was opened and the
books destroyed.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13
CHANGE THE DATE OF
TRAVELLING MEMS SESSION

Sioux Falls. 8. D.. Feb. 6.-The date
TOR the next annual convention Of the
south Dakota Travelling Mems associa-
ton, which will be held in Sioux Fails.
has been changed. The date originally
fixed was June 10 and 20, but this now
las been changed to June 26 and q.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-02-13

followed in dealing with these great cor.
porations, these difficulties must be faced,
and one OF three courses followed.
Inc frst course is to abandon all effort
TO oversee and control their actions In
the interest of the general public and TO
permit a return to the utter lack of con-
troll which would obtain ii they were left
to the common law. L do not for one
moment believe that our people would
tolerate this position. The exiraordirary
growth OF modern industrialjsm has rem
under and was adopted to deal with totally
different conditions. in many respects In
adequate to deal with the new conditions.
Ihese new conditions made It necessary
TO shackle cunning as in the past we
have shackled force. The vast Individual
and corporate fortunes, the vast cGmbina-
ions of capital, which have marked tho
development of our industrial system.
Great new conditions. and necess.tate a
change from the old attitude of the state
ana the nation toward the rules regulat-
ness use of property, in order both that
property may be adequately protected,
and that at the same time those who
ncid 1t may be prevented from wrong
doing.
The second and third courses are to
nave the regulation undertaken either by
the ration or by the states. OF course
IN any event both the national government
anu the several state governments must
DO each It's part, and each can do a certain
amount that the other cannot do. while
DC obtained by the representatives OF the
national and state governments working
heartily together within their Respective
spheres.