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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
FRAMING UP LEGISLATION
Heavy Appropriations Needed for the
State institutions.

The last legislative session provided
new buildings for practically every
n of the state Institutions and it
was thought that there would be but
little demand for such improvements
in the way of increased building room
for the institutions from the coming
session the capitol commission felt
that the way was clear for them to
ask the necessary funds for the com
pletion of that work. with the fitting
up OF the building and grounds. For
that purpose they will ask for approx
imately $4,000 0 The state univer-
sity will ask for s345, 900; the agricul-
tural college wants S1S5, ZOO: the Red
field asylum for feeble minded is will
ing to get along with $4,000 and the
rest of the institutions think that
from 100000 down would about fit
out their plans in a proper manner
for the present.
The coming session will have pre-
sented to it a proposition for a state
tax commission to look after the mat
ter OF assessments and equalization.
instead of the present system, in
which the officials who are expected
to do the work have their time taken
up with other official duties and can
not put in the time necessary for a
proper handling of the situation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
FOUR DEATHS THE OUTCOME
Result of Battle Between Religious
Fanatics and Police.

Kansas City, Mo: Dec. 1.-Two
more IN have been added to the
list of dead as a result of Tuesdays
battle between religious fanatics and
the police here. the total number OF
dead now being four.
Louis Pratt, forty-five years of age,
died at the general hospital and an
hour later Michael Mullane, a police
man, succumbed to his wounds at st.
Joseph's hospital. Policeman Albert
o. Dolbow and Lulu Pratt died i'm
mediately after being shot Tuesday
James Sharp, self-styled Adam
God" and the man who led the ia.
natics in their fight with the officers,
was arrested at Monticello, Kan. He
gave himself up without resistance
adam Cod was wounded in both
hands, a shot had pierced mis- coat
sleeve, while another bullet had
passed through his cap. When found
he was asleep beneath a h%aystack. He
told the officers that he was Willing
to be taken that he had finished
the work that God sent me to do"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Not Compelled to Answer Ger
tain Questions.
FEDERAL TRIBUAb.'S DECISION
Materially harrows Scope Of In
tefstate Commerce Law.

Washington, Dec. 15.-1n deciding
the cases OF Edward H. Hartman and
Otto H. Kahn IS. the Interstate Com
merce Commission, the supreme court
OF the United States held that the
commission is not entitled under the
interstate law to press
questions relative to private transac-
lions, even though they involve deal
ings in the securities OF interstate
railroads, when the investigation OF
which such questions are a part has
been begun upon the commissions
Initiative.
The opinion of the court was an
nounced by Justice Holmes and dealt
with the refusal of Messrs. Hartman
and Kahn to make reply to questions
Iut by the commission in the course
of an inquiry concerning the dealings
of Mr.. Hartman as president OF the
Union Pacific railway in the stocks of
other railroads, many Of which are
competing lines. In the course OF his
opinion Justice Holmes said that the
commissions inquiries should be o n
fined to cases in which complaint
had been made. He said that privacy
should be properly regarded in pro
ceedings begun by the commission for
its own purposes. He also said that
the powers conferred in the interstate
commerce law exceed any which have
ever been delegated by a constitutions
al body of lawmakers.
In a dissenting opinion, which was
%concurred in by Justices Harlan and
Mckenna, Justice Day declared that
the effect OF the opinion of the ma
jority Of the court would be to mate
rally narrow the scope of the inter
state commerce law. These three JUS
tees took the position that the ques-
ton CT the commission SO far as they
yer sustained by the United States
circuit court for the Southern district
of New York, We're entirely proper
under the law and should have been
answered by Hartman and Kahn.
Justice Harlan went even farther and
held that all of the commissions ques-
tons should have received responses.
Justice Moody did not participate in
the case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
DAVIS DECLARED NOT GUILTY
Verdict in Dr.. Rustin Murder Case a,
Omaha.

Omaha, Dec. l0.-After thirteen
hours deliberation the jury in the
case OF Charles {. Davis. charged
with the murder on the morning OF
Sept. . of DR.. Frederick T. Rustin,
agreed upon a verdict of not guilty.
Judge Sears received the verdict and
ordered the discharge Of the prisoner
This case has attracted unusual at
tention not only on account Of the
prominence OF the victim OF the kill.
ing, who was 4 of the leading physi-
clans and surgeons of the city, and
the mystery surrounding the tragedy,
bur because Of the family connections
OF the defendant. Although himself
holding but a minor position in the
First National bank Davis is the
brother Of the vice president and
uncle Of the president, cashier and
other officials Of that institution and
is related TO men prominent in finan.
cial affairs in New York city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
IMPORTS WILL BE LIMITED
Free Trade With the Philippines
Agreed Upon.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Free trade
with the Philippines was one of the
most important matters agreed upon
by President-Elect Taft and the Re-
publican members of the ways and
means committee at a conference on
tariff revision. While Mr.. Taft favors
free trade with the insular posses
sions without any restrictions it is
understood that in order that there
shall be no ~dissention he has agreed
that the amount of sugar and tobac-
co which should be allowed entry free
of duty should be restricted.
With that end in view it is expect
ed that the sugar interests have
agreed to a compromise by which 300,-
900 tons of sugar will be admitted
from the Philippines annually free of
duty and that all sugar over that
amount will pay the present rate of
duty, which Is rs per cent less than
the duty imposed by the Dingley tar
if on sugar from other countries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Happenings Of a Week Through
out the State
PREPARES A MODIFIED BILL
Church Federation Will Again
Try for County Option.

The defeat of county option at the
la1e election has not dampened the
ardor OF the supporters of the move
ment j in the least, as is noticeable by
the action of the Federation Council
OF Christian Churches of the state,
which met in session at Mitchell last
week. and among other things started
the movement looking to another vote
Oh the option measure.
The new bill is much shorter than
the one that was voted on in Novem-
Der and many of the restrictive ideas
have been eliminated from the new
bill. which was framed by the mem
bers of the federation. The initiative
and referendum will be invoked on
the new proposition, consequently 1t
will not need the sanction of the state
legislature.
Several thousand copies of the bill
have been printed in the form of a
| petition and these will be circulated
in all parts of the state to secure the
signatures of bona fide voters. After
| these have been secured the petitions
will be filed with the secretary of
| state. The bill provides for an cleo
ton to be held in the county upon the
question of whether liquor shall be
sold by securing signatures Of 10 per
cent CT the voters to the petitions
and which shall be presented to the
county commissioners. who shall de-
termine the suficiency of such petit
ton and if found sufficient the vote
on the question shall be ordered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
AFTER DOING GREAT WORK
Veteran Superintendent of children,s
Home Retires.

After a magnificent work covering
a period of sixteen years W. B. sher.
rard has surrendered the active su.
per%intendency of the Children's home
in Sioux Falls to Rev. A. D. Stucke.
man, who has been his able assistant
for some time. 1t is a grand work
that Mr.. Sherrard has done in the in.
terest of the unfortunate children. It
started in a small way on his farm in
Clark county, where for a number of
years he and Mrs. Sherrard, who de-
parted this life a few months ago.
carried on the work unassisted.
Finally the home was removed to
Sioux Falls. And from the small be.
ginning made on the Clark county
farm Mr.. Sherrard now turns e to-
his successor a magnificent property
in excellent condition and worth al
least $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
South Dakota Fares Well.

Following are the estimates OF ap'
preparations for South Dakota for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1910, sen
to congress by the secretary OF tne
treasury: Indian affairs in South "a
kota, $964,025. Public buildings-Hu'
ron, $4,000; Lead, $4,000; Mitchei'
$685. 900; Sioux Falls, $4,000; Water.
town. $4,000. Water s%upply-for'
Meade, $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
SIX JURORS IN HAMS CASE
Half a Dozen Men Already Selected
to Try Author.

Flushing, \. j.. Dec. 15.-When
court adjourned after two long SEES
sions consumed in wearisome exa1ni-
nations of talesmen, six jurors sat in
the jury box competent to try Thorn
ton j. Hams, author and story writer,
on charges of being an accessory in
the killing of William E.. Annis. an
editor. shot down at the Bay Side
Yacht club last summer by Captain
Peter G. Hams, Jr., of the United
States army. The difficulty of secur-
ing a jury because of opinions formed
became apparent in the examination
of talesmen and Justice Crane de-
cided that a night session be held.
Justice Crane hopes that the trial
may be concluded by the end of the
| week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
New Counties Ballot in January.

Governor Crawford has issued his
proclamation fixing Jan. % as the
date Oil which the election will be
held at which the new counties of
Perkins and Harding, in the north
west corner of the state, will elect
officers and select temporary county
seats to begin their separate existence
as counties. Many Of the voters of
these counties will have long trips TO
make if they cast their ballots on
that date, as ten precincts have been
formed for the county of Perkins, a
territory seventy miles long and fifty
miles wide. Harding county, a terri
tory fifty-fre miles long and fifty
miles wide, Will have six precincts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Cow and Horses Drowned.

A COW belonging to Walter Math-
wig, a Sphinx county farmer, became
unruly while crossing a bridge and,
Notwithstanding that it was tied to a
wagon, jumped off the bridge into the
water, which was quite deep at that
point. The weight of the COW on the
rope. which successfully withstood
the great strain, was sufficient to drag
the wagon and horses after it and
before assistance could be secured,
the COW and both horses we're
drowned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
CONTROL ELECTRIC LINES
state Railroad Commissioners Ask IN.
creased Powers.

William H. Stanley of Sioux Fa],s
secretary of the state board of rail
road commissioners, has forwarded to
Governor Crawford the n~ineteentb
annual report of the commission. GOV.
ering the year ending June 80 last
Among recommendations the board
asks that the legislature enact s,,ch
legislation as will give the board CON.
plete jurisdiction over express com.
panies doing business in the state and
over all electric lines of railroad in
South Dakota.
During the year the commissioners
considered 120 complaints and neti
lions. Seventy-five of these cases
were decided in favor of the complain.
ants, twenty-seven in favor of the da-
PENDANTS and twenty were dismissed
The board also conducted exhaustive
Investigations in the. matters of
freight and passenger rates.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
EXCITEMENT IN CARACAS
Caused by Capture of Venezuelan
Guardship.

Caracas. Dec. 15.-When news of
the capture of the Venezuelan coast
guardship Alexis by the Dutch cruis-
err Gelderland became known at Cara
cas- a big crowd at ono assembled in
the Plaza Boliyer and demonstrated
in support of the government.
Then a crowd of citizens, including
a large number Of students. went to
the Office of Ell Constitutional, the
organ Of President Castro, and in
dulged in a counter demonstration.
The feelings of this crowd were
plainly hostile to Castro and to the
policy adopted by Acting President
Gomez. who has issued a decree
placing the republic in a state of de-
Tense.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
SLAYER MUST STAND TRIAL
coroner's Jury Had Declared Shoot
ing Accidental.

Emerson Eichler, who was arrested
recently charged with the murder of
Henry Bohnsack near Wasta about
two weeks ago, has been arraigned
in the justice court at Sturgis. He
waived preliminary hearing and was
bound over to the Meade county cir
cult court in the sun of $4,000, for
which amount he gave bonds.
Eichler shot Bohnsack while at
tempting to take down a gun hanging
on the wall.
The coroner's jury pronounced the
killing entirely accidental. 1t is ru-
mored that all is not known about the
shooting and the above arrest was
made to try and find out the truth
about the affair.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Creates New Land District.

Senator Gamble has introduced a
bill in the senate for the creation Oh
a new land district at Belle Fourche'
embracing the southern half OF Butte
county and part of the u%norganizea
counties of Washington and Washa-
baugh. The senator has also intro
duced bills opening the two eastern
tiers of townships in Meyer county 10
settlement. They contain about Soo''
600 acres.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
WRECK OF THE CLEMSON
Sister Ship Picks UP Matches or
Whitefish Point.

Fort William, Ont, Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Wells, the sister ship of the
Clemson, lost in a recent storm on
Lake Superior, brought here two
matches of the i'll fated vessel. The
only vessel on the lake which had
matches of the type found were the
Wells and Clemson. The matches
we're picked up on Whitefsh point.
All hope for the crew of twenty-four
men has been abandoned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBERY
Abraham Ruef, Ex-Boss Of San Fran
cisco, Convicted.

San Francisco, Dec. 1l,-Abraham
Ruef, former political boss of San
Francisco, has been convicted ol
bribery. The verdict was returned
after the deliberations of the jury had
been prolonged throughout a period
of twenty-four hours. The warnings
Of Judge William P. Lawler and TIE
vigilance of the police checked all at
tempted demonstrations, although the
excitement in the courtroom was 50
intense that men were thrust down
into their seats or held in the grasp OF
detectives as they rose to obtain a
better view of the proceedings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Chicago Grain and Provisions,

Chicago, Dec. 14.-Wheat-Dec., ST..
90; May, s1.04H @1.05; July, 97h@
s7Bc; Sept, 94Rc. Corn-Dec., 57Ac;
JAM, 57Ac; May, 61Ac; July, 61%c;
Sept, 61Ac. Oats-Dec., 50%c; May,
52kc; July, 47kc; Sept, 40A@ 40Mc.
Pork-Dec., $14.45; JAN, $15.72k;
May, $16.07A. Butter-Creameries, %
Q3oc, diaries, Ply @25c. Eggs-32c.
Poultry-Turkeys, 13c; chickens, ga
10c; springs, 1Oc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Dec. observation-disclosures
S3.4oD7.60; Texans, $3.35@4.25; West
ern cattle, $2.25Q5.50; stockers and
feeders, S2.60Q4.75; COWS and heifers
$1.5O@4.S0; calves, $6.00@S.25. Hogs
Light, s4.90Q5.60; mixed, $5.15Q
5.77k; heavy, $5.2O@5.SO; rough
$6.2oW5.40: good to choice heavy
$5.4O95.sO: pigs, $3.5O@4.7O. Sheep
sZ'aomf.s5; y%earlings. $4.0OQ490;
lambs. 81 50Q7.36.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Disappointment Causes Suicide.

Disappointment and chagrin over an
exchange OF their Arkansas home for
a South Dakota farm is said to have
led to the suicide Of Mrs. George NJ.
FaWcett of Alpena. Mrs. Fawcett and
her husband arrived in Alpena about
TWO weeks ago from Arkansas. Upon
their arrival they found the farm and
us buildings, especially the house, far
from expectations. Mrs. Fawcett
grew very Respondent and a few days
ago swallowed a quantity of carbolic
acid, dying in a few minutes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Vital Statistics for October.

The vital statistical department
SHOWS that for the month of October
there were 1919 more births and nat.
uralizatlons in the state than there
were deaths. The figures are: Births.
l'oSa; deaths, 379; marriages. 45l; d..
Vorces' ~; naturalizations, SOS. /
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Attempted POISONING Alleged.

John Karinen of Belle Fourche leu
some liver to some hogs and the al,
mails died. An investigation reVea'ea
the fact that the liver had beer oopeu
with strychnine. Karinen believer a %
attempt was made to poison nlhls.n
and family, which was frustrated on''
because they did not use the liver
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Train Runs Down Hand Car,

One railroad workman was fatally
injured and several others were
seriously hurt by the collision of
an ore train on the Burlington narrow
gauge line going east over the hill
from Lead. The train ran down a
hand car loaded with workmen going
10 their Jobs and five of them were
injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
champion Hoo Of State.

Olof Gilbertson, a farmer resia,ns
near Irene, claims to be the champi
hog raiser OF Southern South Dah u.a.
His claim Is based upon the fact S.oh
he has Just marketed q hog WIZ w
weighed $50 pounds aud for WHICH
received the sua Of 1s5.41-mose snan
tho mari /, / value Of q 6esA eow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Jealousy Cause Of Double Crime.

Bloomington, Ill, Dec. 14.-Crazed
with jealousy William Barnhart, a
foreman of switch engines in the en-
ploy Of the Chicago and Alton at
Roodhouse, shot and killed his wife
OF three months and later killed Carl
Clapp, proprietor Of a grain elevator
At that place.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Special casket Necessary

chris Mahl. a pioneer of Minnehaha
county who died the other day, was
80 large that a casket had to be sent
tor from Chicago to hold his body, the
sioux Falls undertakers having moth.
Ing in stock large enough.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Monday. Dec. IA.

Senate - Brownsville affair con
sumed nearly entire session. Special
message from the president giving the
result of the war department inves-
LEGATION of the affair was read and
Mr.. Foraker made a speech on the
subject.
House-District of Columbia affairs
considered. Bill passed providing for
S5-cent gas in Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Thursday, Dec. 10.

Senate-Agreement reached for tax
ing up omnibus claims bill on Dec, II,
Short executive session held and ad'
journment taken until Monday.
House-Several bills of minor in
portance passed. At no time during
the session Vas a quorum present.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
NOTED IADlAN WARRIOR DIES
Chief Hump, Cheyenne Leader. Sue.
cunbs to Illness.

Chief Hump, the leading chief on
the Cheyenne River reservation. died
at Cherry Creek after an illness OF
several days. Hump was at the head
OF the band who caused the trouble
which ended in the Wounded Knee
fight in 1890.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Dec. 14.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, s1.07; No
l Northern, $1.06; No. 2 Northern
s1.o4; Dec, s1.05; May, $1.O7; July
s1.07. FlaX-To arrive and on track
SLAB; Dec, s1.42%; May, s1.45.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
ST. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Dec. 14.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $5.5O@6.5o; fair to good,
$4.50G5.25; good to choice cows and
heifers, $3.50@4.50; veals, S5.25M6.0O.
Hogs-s5. 00@5.55. Sheep-Wethers,
s4.2504.50; yearlings, s5.O0@5.50:
spring lambs, $6.25@6.75.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
DOINCS OF CONGRESS
Wednesday, Dec. 9.

House-Bill to provide for the thlr
teenth and subsequent d%ecennlal cen
suses under consideration. The ques
ton Of the method OF making appoint
ments for the work was discussed al
length.
Senate-Session devoted TO presen
tation of departmental reports an" III
PRODUCTION of bills.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Friday, Dec. H..

House-Legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill, which US
ually excites considerable discussion,
passed after little debate and prac-
tically as reported by committee.
Senate-Not in session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
Farmer Instantly Killed

herman Bitz. a farmer living q mile
soath OF Scotland. fell from q lead of
nay u was instantly kkleA, his neek
Being broken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-17
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Dec. 14.-Wheat-Dec.,
s1.o47s; May. s1.o7M; July, SLOTS.
On track-No. j Northern. s1.o6M;
No. 2 Northern, s1.O4H @1.O5A,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31

The gates Of Jerusalem are still closed
ut night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
MORE UNLICENSED BARS.
William Lancaster Sent to Work
house Today.

Two unlicensed bar cases made their
appearance in the Police Court this
morning as the result of police investi-
cations Yesterday. William Lancaster,
whose address is given by the authorities
as 2i3 Fenton place northeast, was fined
800 before Judge Mullowny of the Dis
trict branch, in default of which he was
committed to the workhouse for 100 DAYS
The conviction OF Lancaster was the re-
suit OF raid yesterday by Policeman
Smith and detail Of bluecoats from the
ninth precinct. The evidence consisted
OF sales established through marked
money.
In addition to the present charge against
Lancaster there are two cases Of assault
which have been continued until the lat
ter part OF the week. The complainants
In these cases are Mamie Jackson and
Susan Hayes. 1t is stated the assault
cases grew out OF the sales made to the
two girls previous to the defendants ar
rest
The second case was that of MYRTLE
Hall, whose address is given as 1873 d
street The arrest was made by Police
man Johnny" Lntler of the first pre-
cinct on the strength Of warrant A
continuance was granted until tomorrow
and pending the calling of the case the
defendant is at liberty under $500 bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
CENTENARIAN IS BRIDEGROOM
RABBI WoLINsKY, AGED 100
TAKES THIRD WIFE.
News to His Children and to Chill
dren's Children Unto Fifth
Generation.

NEW YORK. August 3l.-Although
Rabbi Wolinsky Of No. % Thatford ave-
nue. Brooklyn. took unto himself third
wife three months ago 1t was not known
until yesterday to his friends and neigh
bors. and it even came as news to his
children. grandchildren. great-grandchii-
dren. t-great-grandchildren and
great great-great-grandchil
Rabbi Wolinsky is white-bearded pa
triarch who has passed JOG winters and
hopes to pass several more In connubial
bliss.
The rabbits latest wife was Mrs. Shin
ney r. Shinsky. widow of former friend
OF the old gentleman.
About a year ago Mr.. Shinsky died. and
as the second Mrs. Wolinsky had been
dead only short time. the widower and
the widow sympathized with each other.
Finally Mrs. Shinsky went to the rabbi 8
home to keep house for him.
She was only a trifie over seventy. a
mere girl in the rabbits eyes. and he grew