Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-21
CANDIDATES FOR
MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE

MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE
TO the Republicans of hyde, sully and
Hughes counties:
/ will he a candidate for nomination
as the Republican candidate for senator
from this district at the Primary cleo
ton to be held June 9Th, 1908.
| thorou2 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 in close touch
with the masses of the pc pie,
The last Legislature under Progress
siye 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
! i'll 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 APP
pearing before Legislative Committees
Authorizing the railroad commits
sioners to fix the maximum passenger
fare at two and one half cents pei
mile.
Requiring railroads to make through
joint rates.
Prohibiting corporations from con-
tributing to campaign funds.
A reciprocal demugragelaw requiring
railroad companies to furnish cars
promptly and equallzing 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 tc
Governor Crawford a debt Of gratitude
for his leadership in the progressive
movement for political regeneration
which led to the passage Of such laws
Ills firm convictions of right an truth
his courage and splendid ability com
biDed withhis sympathy fer and loyalty
to che common people especially fit hin
for place in the United States Senate
where men Of such qualities are needed
to replace Che millionaire and the re-
presentatives Of the great corporations
Therefore, l favor his election al
/ United States Senator.
favor such further legislation along
the lines mapped out by the last legis.
ature as will more fully protect ths
common rights Of our citizens.
/ / favor a revision of our laws relating
to assessment and taxation to tkt
end that more equitable system o
taxation maybe established.
/ favor comprehensive public de
pository law for the control Of publ,
funds,
If elected | shall make effort, as thu
senator from the district of the STATE
capital, for such further legislation a
may be necessary for the finishing
furnishing and equipment of the new
capitol building aid grounds which
should be in all respects first class aDt
commensurate with the growth ant
dignity of the state and of Pierre tn
coming city Of South Dakota.
Respectfully,
Pierre, So. OAK. a. w. EWERT.
May 4th, 1903.