Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-28
CANDIDATES FOR
MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE

To the Republicans of Hyde, Sully and
Hughes counties:
/ will be a candidate for nomination
as the Republican candidate for senator
from this district at the Primary cleo.
ton to be held June 9th, 1908.
l thorou9 hly believe in the principles
of the Republican party as represented
by President Roosevelt in the nation
and by Governor Crawford in South
Dakota. Under such leadership the
Republican party will move forward
triumphantly in harmony with the
spirit of the times and fl close touch
with the masses of the pc ,ple.
The last Legislature under Progress
sive Republican control made good"
in the passage of many important laws
for the public good among which were
the following:
The Primary election law, under
which the Individual voter may ex-
press his choice of candidates for office.
Abolishing the use of railroad passes
and telegraph and telephone franks in
the state
Authorizing the railroad commits
sioners to employ experts to ascertain
the true value of all railroad property
in the state.
An anti-lobby law under which leg
islative lobbying is regulated and cor
poration representatives must register
with the Secretary Of State before ap~
pearing before Legislative Committees.
Authorizing the railroad commits
sioners to fix the maximum passenger
fare at two and one-half cents per
mile.
Requiring railroads to make through
joint rates.
Prohibiting corporations from con-
tributing to campaign funds.
A reciprocal demurrage law requiring
railroad companies to furnish cars
promptly and equalzing penalties and
charges.
a fellow servant law.
Laws providing for double damages
for stock killed by trains or property
destroyed by fires set by engines where
railway companies delay in settling
claims.
A comprehensive law for the assess
ment of railroads and other public ser.
vice corporations.
The people of South Dakota owe to
Governor Crawford debt Of gratitude
for his leadership in the progressive
movement for political regeneration
which led to the passage OF such laws,
His firm convictions OF right al truth;
bis courage and splendid ability com
bined withhis sympathy for and loyalty
to the common people especially fit him
for place in the United States Senate
where men of such qualities are needed
to replace the millionaire and the re-
representatives. of the great corporations.
Therefore, | favor his election as
United States Senator
favor such further legislation along
the lines mapped out by the last legis-
Iature as will more fully protect the
common rights of our citizens.
l favor arefision of our laws relating
to assessment and taxation TO the
end that more equitable system OF
taxation maybe established.
| favor comprehensive public de-
pository law for the control of public
funds.
If elected | shall make effort, as the
senator from the district of the State
capital, for such further legislation as
may be necessary for the finishing.
furnishing and equipment of the new
capitol building anG grounds which
should be in ali respects first class and
commensurate with the growth and
dignity of the state and of Pierre til G
coming city of South Dakota.
Respectfully,