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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20
years succeeding his election.
Against Their Own Law.

''rhat without compliance with the
provisions of said Act of 1909 or either
of them, the General Assembly under
took to elect the defendants as members
of said State Board of Elections, elect
ing the defendant S. NJ. Young for the
six years term; the defendant James
Maynard for the four years term, and
the defendant ]. b. Tigrett for the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20
FOR ENJOINlNG
ELECTION BOARD
BILL IN CHANCERY COURT
Comptroller Dibrell and Treasurer
Folk Among the Defendants
Named-Hearing Soon.

Attorney General jeff McCam's final
refusal yesterday to sign the quo war
ranto petition on behalf of the State
Board of Elections against the new
State Board headed by Judge Young,
says the Nashville American was fol-
lowed by the filling of strong bill in
Chancery by the attorneys for the State
Board, James c.. Bradford, John j.
Vertrees and d, b. Puryear. Repre-
senting the orators, f. r, Richardson,
Nathan G. Robertson and +. A. Raht,
the bill sets up many strong claims
against the constitutionality of the new
election laws and the legality and con-
stitutionality of the appointment of the
'pretended State Board of Elections,
most of which claims have already
been outline in The American. In
juction is asked to prevent the further
interference of the new State Board
with the members of the Board who
declare themselves entitled to perform
its functions, and Comptroller Frank
Dibrell and Treasurer Reau E. Folk
are made defendants in so far as it is
asked that they be restrained from pay
ing any of the States funds to Young,
Tigrett or Maynard for their ''pretend-
edn services. The bill has been merely
filed id Chaneery, no motion having
yet been made before Chancellor ALI
son, who is, therefore, yet officially ig-
norant of the proceedings. The motion
will be entered soon, however, and the
legal battle begun.
The bill filed in Chancery yesterday
by the attorneys for the comrlainants
is regarded by many of those who have
had opportunity of examining 1t as one
of the strongest legal documents pre-
sented in long time in the courts of
Tennessee. 1t severely attacks the
new election law, which it claims was
not even passed in the House in con-
stitutional manner. Section after sec
ton of the new law is subjected to a
fire of legal criticism. That buffeted
bulwark, the Constitution, is frequent
ly quoted. One OF the startling points
raised not yet mentioned in that con
nection is the claim that the election
law violates that section of the Consti
tuition declaring against political or re-
ligious tests for those elected to public
office. The act of the Legislature in
creating public offices and then pro
ceeding TO fill them is strongly ques
toned. The bill in full, which vii
be read with much interest through
out the State, is as follows:
The Bill In Full.
''E. r. Richardson ct al, complain
ants, VS.. S. M. Young ct al, defend
ants, the Chancery Court of Davidson
County, Tenn.
4'To the Hon. John Allison, Chan
cellor, holding the Chancery Court a
Nashville, Tenn:
,The bill Of complaint of Il. II. Rich
ardson, a resident of Davidson County
Tenn, Nathan G. Robertson, resid
ent of Wilson County, Tenn, and I
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20
Powers Of Legislature.

"That the General Assembly has the
power in virture Of its Legislative
authority to create offices, but mas
much as the election or appointment of
offices is political or executive func-
ton, the only authority to elect or ap-
point officers, except as authorized and
provided specifically in the Constitu-
ton, vests in the people or in the Gov
ernor of the State; that were the offices
are created and the incumbents thereof
are to be elected, they are required to
be elected by the people, and where
offices are created the incumbents of
which are not to be elected by the peo-
pie, but to be appointed, they must be
appointed by the Governor; that the
assumption of authority on the part of
the Legislature TO elect the defendants
members of the State Board of Elec-
tions is an assumption of authority not
delegated to it, but prohibited to it by
the Constitution; and that said act of
the General Assembly reserving to it
or to the two houses of the General AS
sembly the authority to elect said Off
GERS, is unconstitutional and void, and
that the proceedings of the joint con-
vention held in the chamber of the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

bers of said Board, and are entitled to
and required to perform all the func-
tions thereof; that as such members
they have since their appointment and
qualification actively, diligently and
faithfully performed all the duties of
their said offices; that they are now
ready, prepared and willing to dis
charge and perform all the duties and
obligations imposed upon the members
of said Board of Elections by law, but
that they are hindered from so doing
by the means and in the manner here
matter stated:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20
>mashes All Records.

As an all-round laxative tonic and health
builder no other pills can compare with DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They tone and
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify
the blood, strengthen the nerves; cure con-
stipation. dyspepsia, biliousness, jaundice,
headache, chills and malaria. Try them.
2sc at II. c. Millers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20
Section Of Act Quoted.

"That onsthe 18th day of February,
1909, the General Assembly of the State
of Tennessee passed an act entitled;
An act to amend an act entitled an
act to create a State Board of Elections,
TO provide for the manner of their ap-
pointment, their term of office, their
compensation and to define their duties
and powers" passed April 8, 1907; ap-
proved by the Governor April II, 1907,
and being Chapter 435 of the printed
acts of 1907; that by Section | of said
act it was provided.
s. "That there shall be elected by the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

Belt Did I understand you TO say
Iba, the dentist overcharged you?
Nell-Yes; he gave me enough gas to
initiate balloon. - Kansas City Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

House of Representative on the Sd day
of March, 1909, purporting to elect the
defendants members of said board were
absolutely null and void.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema that
had annoyed me long time The cure was
permanent. Hon. S. w. Matthews, Com
missioner Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

"How old is Belle?n
"Twenty-four her last six birth
days. F" Boston Transcript.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

isn't he luclSy?"is usually exelaim-
ed of the successful man, while what is
really ment is ''isn't he hard marl;2
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

II you fear hot weather aud bad bowels,
DR.. Fahrnes's Ieething Syrup is your
friend and the babY's comfort. mi
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

thereof and the Justices of the Peace.
"Sec. 4. Art. THE election of all
officers, and the filling of vacancies not
otherwise directed or provided by this
Constitution, shall be made in such
manner as the Legislature shall di-
rect.n
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-05-20

the first instance by the joint vote of
the General Assembly, except vacan-
cies occurring when the general assem-
bly, is not in session, when, ii the office
of only one member is vacant, appoint
ment to fill such vacancy shall be
made by the remaining members of
the board within thirty days after the
vacancy occurs; and that in the event
the remaining Commissioners fail TO
fill the appointment within the men,
toned time, the same shall be filled by
the secretary of state, Comptroller and
Treasurer, or majority from the same
party in which the Vacancy occurred,
to hold until the convening of the gem
eral assembly; but II there be more
than one vacancy on said board the
same shall be filled by appointment of
the secretary of State, comptroller and
treasurer, or majority of these officers.
DOioSaltVu vi huthVrltys
"That these provisions of the said act
are unconstitutional and void for divers
reasons, among which are the delega-
tion of authority in another contingency
to the secaetary of state, comptroller or
majority of them, to electto vacancies
occurring on said board, and the re-
striction that the members elected shall
belong to or come from the same polit-
ical party. Of which the retiring in
cumbent was a'member; that there are
other reasons why said provision is un.
constitutional, which will be shown or
the hearing.
"That section 4 of said act provides
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Indian Railway President.

An Indian chieftain as railroad
president is a rare thing, but that is
what Pleasant Porter, chief of Creeks,
is. His railroad is the Indian Central.
1t filed it's charter at Guthrie. 1t is
capitalized at s15,O0O,OOO and contem-
plates the construction of AGO miles of
railroad in Indian Territory and Okla
homa within the ne It two years. The
road begins at Ponca City and runs
southeast to Paris. Tex. with branch
line running from the Red river north.
west to Oklahoma City.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
REFINED CRUELTY OF A BOY.
Father Finds Out Why the Family Cat
Does Not Eat,

Father Finds Out Why the Family Cat
Does Not Eat.
For genuine cruelty the average 5.
year-old boy has got Hottentot can
nibal licked to frazzle," said the
proud father of young hopeful the
other day. The latest trick of my kid
is winner but was sort of rough on
the victim, which was our pet cat.
About three weeks ago we noticed
that pussy suddenly stopped eating
and drinking. All the choice bits of
meat and Il: ,fes of milk were left un-
tcuon.:.
"F"" several days we explained it
by s,lrr':$iHg that l:.H cat was getting
more t::an Tie primary number OF
mice ans: (" i::". item to the exclusion
of our Of rings. but we soon noticed
that she WIS bcc, .lni:.g thin and gaunt
and did no. seem ;..;'iincd TO move
about end pulr aH ,i,c used to. One
day, after tvs" :.r,.s Of this. | picked
up the nrw sE.::.:.,n cat and began to
stroke SIS neck
What do you .h:i;::: I found? A thick
rubber band stre,:; ID tightly around
the throat. conceaic.i by the long fur.
1t just permitted tie cat to breathe,
but she could MT oat. l removed 1t
and now she is :, 'ii;s along all right.
When asked g 10 about 1t he said
he just wanted /" $50 if kitty would
strange. If 1t had heen anything else
but cat it would have been dead in
no time"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Notice Of Special Tax Receipts

Notice is hereby given, that
a Government Tax Receipt is
issued to Maggie Murphy; that
the date of such Receipt is July
Doth, 1908; that the desc ription
of the property where said Tax
Receipt is posted is the south
central room of the first floor
of the frame building situate
on Lot II Block 10 of Hubbard
& Tyler's addition to the City
of Wahpeton in Richland
County, N. d., and the name of
the owner of said property in
which said Tax Receipt is post.
ed is Maggie Murphy and the
name of the lessor is Maggie
Murphy.
Dated March 2. 1909.
81 St MACY MURPHY.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11

Notice is hereby given. that a
Government Tax Receipt is Issued
to Henry Miller & CO., that the
dateof such Receipt is June 30th,
1908, that the description Of the
property where said Tax Receipt is
the frame building situate on Lot
II, Block II, of the original Town
site of Wahpeton, l4ichland County,
N. D., and the name of the owner Of
said property in which said Tax
Receipt is posted is Henry Miller
and the name of the lessor of said
Dated February 16, 1909.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Additional Local

The Opera House has been
leased to H. Walker of Aber.
deem. S. Oak.
p. Mclaughlin of Barney was
transacting business in the
county seat Wednesday.
Wanted: Carpenter and gen.
eral repair work, by day or job
Mr., Pasons. 9th St.
Julius Degen Of Sibley, Ia,
has purchased the Neffinger
farm north of Barney and was
in town "a few days this week
purchasing new machinery for
the same.
Lost: Gents hunting case
gold watch. Name in back.
Lost between this city and
Breckenridge, Wednesday.
Finder please return to this
office and receive reward.
This is the most dangerous
time of the year to catch cold,
end 1t is the hardest time to
cure it. If. you should take a
cold, few doses of kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup will act
very promptly. Its laxative
principle cures the cold by
driving it from the system by
a gentle but natural action of
the bowels. Children especially
like Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup, as it tastes 50 good.
nearly like maple sugar. 1t is
sold by all druggists.
The question of New City
Hall is being talked over by
our citizens, they all agree that
we :need the building. Some
say erect $4,000 structure,
while others say put not less
than $4,000 into the building,
the latter amount is more to
our idea than the former. If
we build city building lets
have good one, one that is a
credit to the city, one that
every citizen can point to with
pride, one that wont look like
80 cents half spent, along aside
our county buildings.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
A Move in the Right Direction.

A Move in the Right Direction.
The A. Miksche & Co. store,
known as the "Old Reliable" is
in the hands of the painters
and paper hangers this week.
Among the alterations being
made we noted new shelving
put in, counters moved back to
make more room, and other inn
prcvements both ornamental
and useful. Some extra clerks
have been hired to assist in
caring for the large stock of
spring goods which Math Kra-
ker purchased on his recent
trip to the twin cities. This is
a reliable store at which to
trade and customers are al.
ways treated in fair Impair
tial manner. Eggs and butter
are taken in exchange for
goods here also, the same as
other places, and they have an
excellent delivery service in
connection.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11

Notice is hereby given. that a
Government tax receipt is issued
to Yeolon Bake; that the nate of
such Receipt is Oct. %, 16OS, that
the description of the property
where said tax receipt is posted is
the frame building situated on Lot
addition TO the city Of Wahpeton in
name of the owner of said property
in which said tax receipt is posted
ia Yeolon Bake and the name of
the lessor is Yeolon Bake.
Dated February 10, 1863.
2253 YeOJon Bake
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11

Apparently the heavy q
editorials which the Broadaxe
has ground out the past two
years, the theme being Blind
Pigism" has not awakened the
people of Lidgerwood to the
fact that there is such a thing
as a blind pig, judging from
the number of government
permits published in the Axe.
Drug Stores did you say?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Let kodol
Digest What You Eat. Then You Can Eat What
You Like

You cnce could eat anything you
wanted, and your stomach would
digest it.
But now there's some things which
your stomach won't digest. Your
stomach absolutely refuses to accom-
modate you when you eat certain
food-so you have been forced by your
stomach to eat food which you de-
tested, and pass up those delicacies
that you would have really enjoyed.
There is now a way to eat any
thing you like, if you will let
kodol digest it.
Kodol will do this, too. It won't
talk back or command. but will 60
right ahead with its work and digest
all the food you eat. kodol will let
you eat anything you like.
Kodol will do exactly what your
stomach does. when your stomach is
we'll and strong, and more, when it
is tired or out of order.
Kodol is composed of exactly the
same juices as found in q healthy
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11

1t is claimed that the tariff
on hides make the people of
the U. S. pay $3O,OO0,OOO more
than they should for shoes =
aud the extra tax on North
Dakota farmers for harness is
also a large item.-Forum.
And yet the Forum and its
kind think or at least say that
a high protective tariff is a
good thing.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
DRY.

Geo. Assad has just complet-
ed the work of placing fine
plate glass front in his restaur-
ant building on Dakota Ave.
This is case where a plain
uncouth citizen from foreign
land prospers and improves,
while our expert accountants,
retired business men and law
ers loose goodsize wad in
TIE Candy factory bump.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11

Notice is hereby given that a
Government Tax Receipt Is issued
toe. Berry, the date of su ch Re-
ceipt is July 30, 1903, that the des-
cription of the property where said
Tax Receipt is posted is the south
east room in frame buildi ng. sit:
uated on lot II, block 20. Hubbard
addition of the City of Wahpeton,
name of the owner of said property
in which said Tax Receipt is posted
is j. Gleason aud the name of the
lessor of said property is C. Berry.
T.. BERRY. Feb .25-3w
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
GoldfieId Crop Report.

Young dynamite is shooting through
the ground.
Peas and beans are coming on nice.
ly by train.
Asparagus is looking well in the
can.
The brewery Grass plot is being
sprayed with Ger. The grass is lean
ing at all ar.les.
Gol'sn;;. peaches come very high.
The corn should be constantly looked
to. Frequent rubbing with soda will
assist.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
A Declining japanese Industry,


The forging of cimeter blades in
Japan was once a fourishing industry
and the workers formed a close and
powerful corporation. But the indus
try has declined for years, and now
only two makers are left-Messrs.
6onkyama and Myamoto. No young
japanese has come forward to offsr
himself as an apprentice. and the
question was referred to the Mikado
with view of perpetuating the indus
try.
The Mikado has come to the rescue
and has founded two scholarships nj
100 pounds to induce two lads to Of
fer themselves for initiation into the
art and mystery Of making cimeteE
blades
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Exactly What He Meant,

"Your English will drive me crazy"
roared the city editor Listen to what
you have written: Miss Sissy Sisson,
the we'll known young muscial com.
edy star, had her face slapped last
night"
What's wrong with that?" asked
the reporter
whats wrong with 10 Why, when
you say she had her face slapped you
imply that it was done at her re-
quest"
Sure That's what l mean. Her
press agent did it,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Little Bobby Huyh's shove

Little Bobby Hugh's showed
his little "toofies" in his little
sheet last week, and says a
citizens ticket for this springs
election for Wahpeton would
not COVE are all we'll aware
that Bobby" is knowing
youngster, and its too bad that
the citizens met at the court
house last Monday evening
and nominated a full citizens
ticket, which will be elected
this spring-and just think,
Bobby was not even there.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Talented women,s Earninos

Baroness Cederstronl, as plain Nine.
Patti, has made as much as $4,000
in single year. though at present, it
is said, she does not trouble to make
more than $4,000. Melba earns $780,
900 when in full work, and Sarah
Bernhardt makes an average of $7O,-
900.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
To Amuse Babv.

ooh. John" said Mr.. Popley, you
must raise pair of those long side
whiskers."
What" exclaimed Popley, "why,
thought you detested that sort Of
Yes, but iir. Dudley was here to.
day. He he's seem, you know, and it
was just too cute TO see the way baby
pulled them"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
VALUE OF OLD PEWTER.
Plates From SIPS to s1o-Porrinaers
$3.50 to SIS.

'~NSS VIII VIs6O 70 &IO-fOFTtNQSFS
$3.50 to SIS.
The value of old pewter must be
relative. as no fixed standard can be
set One authority tells us that the
medium sized plates bring from $1.25
to $3.50, the larger sizes from SO to
$40 and the large trenchers, from If.
teen to tweny inches, are worth from
$40 to $l2.
In one collection, says Harper's
Bazar a large straight pot is valued
at SIG. two smaller ones at s12. Whale
oil lamps are valued at from IS to
$40. porrineers at from $3.50 10 IS.
Among collections of old pewter one
finds more OF the porrinGcrs than IT
any other one style Of piece. For some
unknown reason they have survived
the destruction that came to other
larger pieces OF pewter
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
No Ghiestion.

Mistress-I am sorry to trouble you,
Bridget. but my husband wants to
breakfast tomorrow at $3.50.
Cook-Oh, it won't be any trouble
at all, mum, if he don't knock nothin'
over whole cookin' 1t an wake me
up.-Judge.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11

Was it a real"gone bump" or
"side-step squeeze?' This is
the question that a great many
of our citizens were asking,
concerning the appointment of
a receiver for the candy fact
Dry.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
A SURPRISE.

Nov, dear said the hero of the
elopement, as they boarded the train,
we are safe from pursuit"
And Also" said the young girl. ra-
dainty. safe from starvation Here's
Il check pa made out to your ORDER"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
The Flv EIv-

"Will you step into my parlor?"
Said the spider to the fly.
Inviting her politely to her doom;
But the fly was pretty fly,
Nay, kind sir" she made reply.
I'm afraid your parlor's but a dining
ROOM"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11

How goes the fight against the
tares. Brother Higgins?"
"W-a-al. amt bin on one sence the
caounty fair, pahson."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
One Mans Meanness.

Rilkins-My wife bought a $3.50 hat
one day last week and had it sent to
my Office G.. o. D.
Wilkins-Tough luck, Ell?
Bilkins-Oh, no; l sent it back P. D.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Cards Were Out.

Miss Johnson-"Ah comes with a
ace oh marryin' Abe Persimmons
once.'' i,
Miss Jackson-"Yaih?'
Miss Johnson-"Yais. II he'd had
another ace. he'd ha' won jack, and
If he'd won dat jackpot, he'd had
money 'nough TO- to git married."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-03-11
Our Guarantee

20 to yourdruggist today and get dol.
lar bottle. Then after you have used tho
entire contents of the bottle, IL YOU can
honestly say, that it has not done you anv
gooo, return the bottle to the druggist and
tion OF delay. We will then pay the drug
gast Tor the bottle. Don't hesitate. all
druggists know that our guarantee is Rooo.
mis- offer applies to the large bottle only
bottle contains 2K times as much as the
fifty cent bottle. 90 ""
Kodol is prepared at the labora-
tories OF E. E. Dewitt & Co., Chicago