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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11
BIG BOOST IN RATES.

Many important advances in freight
rates on coal, iron, steel, grain, lum-
Der, packing house products, sugar
and other commodities have been
made by the railroads since the pas
sage of the Hepburn law, according
to report to congress by the inter
state commerce commission in com
pliance with the Madden resolution.
1t would be futile to attempt to es-
innate even approximately the effect
or amount of various rate changes.
HoWever;sshe. commission saws bv it's
calculation that over $50 900, 900 items
OF freight rates are included in the
tariffs and classitications filed with
the commission since July /, 1907.
Passenger rates have been greatly
reduced in that time.
The resolution was introduced on
January 10 at the request of shippers,
who expected to demonstrate that the
roads had greatly increased their
transportation charges by direct ad-
yances III the tariffs, by chang es in
claSSllicat!Ons, by charging for privi-
legeS formerly accorded free, as we'll
as by the large sums saved by the
prohibition Of rebates
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11
SUPPLY MUCH OF A GUESS.

Chicago Live Stock World: In spite
of the fact that live stock shippers
from Iowa have been reporting since
early last fall that "there were only
a few cattle on feed, compared with
last year, - figures show that receipts
from that state for several months
have been normal in volume. This
shows that the matter of supply in
the country is only guesswork at best,
and even in the same neighborhood
farmers disagree as to the number Of
cattle available. So far as the output
from market centers is concerned
there were not as many feeders sent
out last fall as usual, but since then
demand has been stronger and the
volume of business increased till in
some sections it is believed that as
many cattle are eating corn as year
ago. In the aggregate, however, the
popular impression is that the num-
Der is much lighter than a year ago at
this time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11
TWO ADDITIONAL. JUDGES.

The proposed new supreme court
districts have been practically agreed
upon By the subcommittee, and the
bill creating two new districts will
likely be reported tomorrow by the
committees Of both houses. The
lines o1 the proposed districts have
been changed slightly from those in
the original BILL but materially fol
low the original lines.
IN the house Whiting is posing as
the watchdog Of the treasury, and to-
day went after every appropriation
bill which showed up, making fight
against several printing bills. His
resolution calling upon the treasurer
fora a statement Of the condition of
the treasury was adopted after being
amended by Taylor to ask for a show
ing of the assets as well as the debts
of the state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11
DECLAMATORY CONTEST,

The state high schools have been
invited to meet in Yankton May IA
next for the seventh annual declama-
tion contest held annually by Yank-
ton college, and at which gold and
silver medals are awarded the win
ners and'a school championship ban
ner to the winning school Out of
the past six events Yankton high
school has won no less than five Sc
conds, bat 50 far has landed no first
place. On the other hand, Pierre,
whose contestants have been remark
ably successful, have won four lirsts
and will no doubt try this year TO
keep mp the record.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Dr. III. j. Kinney was appointed
County Physician for the Pierre di-
vision Of Hughes county at a salary
of s125 for the year 1909.
The Board of County Commissions
ers adjourned to January II, 1909, o a.
Pierre, 5. d., January II, 1909, 8
Il. III.
The Board of County Commissions
ers met; present, MeSsrs Erickson,
Fay, l.atta and Grandle.
Petition of l.. N. Ulrey for abate-
ment Of personal tax granted.
The following bills were presented,
allowed and ordered paid by warrant:
State Publishing Co., publishing and lc-
gal blanks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2G7 %
Clty Oh l.lerfe, water and gas ----.-- 80 90
Peter Mintener Lumber Co. lumber and
Goa Observation-Disclosures 10 30
q; l.. Imam Co, supplies for destitute is 90
Biunt Advocate publish ling -------~---.--- "A so
A. c. Satterlee, Pierre Free Press. claim
$2S575 allowed ---- 2lO 40
A. C.. satterlee. Pierre Free Press. pub
:, fishing , & .---.---,,------ y 90
HipplG Printing Co.. election supplies 59S 80
Capital Journal publishing .---- 29I 45
The Board of County Commissions
ers adjourned to January II, 1900
80 p. m.
Pierre, S. D., January II, 1909, 1870
p. m.
The Board of County Commissions
ers met; present, Messrs Erickson,
Fay, Latta, Mercer and Grandle.
The following bills were presented,
allowed and ordered paid by warrant:
H. M. Straight. supplies for court house 2 a5
Granger Garrett Co., supplies for desti-
Dr. H. B. Martin, board Of health officer.
claim $50 allowed ----- 32 70
DR.. 0. N. Hoyt, county superintendent,
board of health, claim $l36.55. allowed iOh 90
Bill Of John II. Millett, services re-
gistration board, Peoria township,
So 90 rejected.
Bill of &. j. Millett, services regis
tration board, Peoria township, 800
rejected.
The Board of County Commissions
ers adjourned to January II, 1909, 9
a. m.
Pierre, S. d., January II, 1900, .
a. m.
The Board of Co.nty Commissions
ers met; present, Messrs Erickson,
Fay, Latta, Mercer and Grandle.
The committees named proceeded
to check the county Offices.
The Board of County Commission
ers adjourned to 1:3o p. m., January
II, 1909.
Pierre, S. d., January II, 1909, / 80
p. m.
The Board of County Commission
ers met; present, Messrs Erickson,
Fay, I.atta, MeIcsr and Grandle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Proceedings Had at the Regular January
Session, 1909.


Session, 1909.
Pierre, $. b., January o, 100. 81
Il. m.
The Board of County Commission
ers mel: present, Messrs Erickson,
Fay, l.atta, Mercer, Grandle.
c. w. Zigler was appointed County
Assessor to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Hal Westover.
j. L. Erickson. chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners, APP
pointed the following committees for
the ensuing year:
County Commissioners Geo. T.. Fay
and Frank p. Graudle, committee to
check County Auditors and County
Treasurer Offices.
County Commissioners j. w. Latta
and E. +. Mercer, committee to check
Register of Deeds and Clerk of
Courts Offices.
County Commissioner J p. Erick-
son was appointed committee to
NilCSh ''ltliIl y dlll 1OuutN NuDprln-
tendent's offices.
County Commissioners Geo. H..
Fay and j. p. Erickson and the Coun-
ty Auditor were appointed purchas-
ing committee.
County Commissioners T.. +. Mer-
GER, Frank Grandle and w. S. Thom-
son were appointed committee on
poor farm.
The Board of County Commissions
ers adjourned to January ., 1909, 130
p. m.
Pierre, S. D., January ., 1909, 80
p. m.
The Board of County Commissions
ers met; present, Messrs Erickson,
Fay, Latta, Mercer and Grandle.
The following bills We're presented,
allowed and ordered paid by warrant: !:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

There is bill before the Iowa leg
islature to graduate the salaries of
county auditors, according to the ser
vice they perform.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Anyway the snow made easy light
ing for the man who was unfortunate
enough to fall on the slippery pave
ment.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Those who know the least about
the Panama canal are finding the
most fault. II is 50 about everything
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

A congressional idea of improving
farm life is to appropriate $3.50, 900
for the distribution of free seeds
among agricultural constituents.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

The Illinois republicans must envy
the Oregon republicans and the Mis-
souri, democrats the kind of press no.
tces they are getting.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Congress hasn't yet made much Of
a fuss over the census bill veto, and
the ''returns from the country as
reflected by the newspapers, go to in
dicate that congress will not make
much of Il fuss over the veto.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

1t is doubtful if senator's in waiting
could have done better in Nevada.
There are not so many voters out
there, but they come proportionately
high.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Nevada is clamoring for war with
Japan, if we are to believe some OF
her representatives in the legislature.
Of course, while perfectly willing to
declare war against Japan, Nevada
would count upon Uncle Sam to do
the fighting. The most that could be
expected Of Nevada, outside of her
Legislative halls, would be to conduct
war against small sized Jap
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Whiting introduced a bill which has
for its purpose the cutting off Of the
publication Of insurance statements
which, if enacted, will take away a
large amount of political patronage
which has been used on the country
press of the state for years. Why not
also include county treasurers and
state banks? Whiting is nothing, if
not Il freak.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

The foxy little grounding looked
foolish as he crawled back into his
hole on that balmy, sunshiny morn
ing, but his vindication Is now com
plete.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

The bill providing for the immed-
late announcement of election returns
is now law It has passed the state
legislature without opposition, and it
provides way in which South Dakn-
TIA may know how au election has
gone Within ii very few hours after
the votes are counted, instead Of
undergoing the annoying delay that
has occurred in the past.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

In passing state depository bill
through the house today without de-
bate, and with no opposing votes,
was decided change from past ses-
sions, in which such bills have al
ways met defeat. The alleged opposi-
tion to former bills found it's source
in the office of the state treasurer.
This time nothing Of the kind devel-
oped.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

H. Howard Wenuall has been nomi-
mated for postmaster at Aberdeen
by the president today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

|" L. Stephens, states attorney salary
October, November December s 225 90
J. w. Latta overseeing road work 90 Un
LOUIS Sreenough, hardware and repairs S5
T. T. Farr, county treasurer postage 90
DR.. b. M Hart. services county physi-
clan, October. November, December III 50
Clyde T. smith posting notices of election 90
Jessie B, King, work on tax lists, county
auditors office ---.--a--.-.--------- 132 50
NJ n Gregg board for VIM. Cooley ----- 90
r. r Gregg, road work, claim SIS. allowed %
). q Damn county treasurer postage 50 90
L. l.. Stephens. teegrams, telephone and
stationary ----------. .---e lO5
W. r. Ferguson, court certificates los TO
American Exchange Bank. court certii-
Gates --.....e- 2s7 50
y. V. y Hanion' court certificate 10
Geo l.; ray. transportation for panper S5
Glenn w, Martens postage 2 90
Hatch e. Fisher stove for jail lS co
Hiigel & Hengel Clothing Co. clothing
for prisoners on
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Industry is the greatest blessing
vouchsafed to man. 1t keeps him
out of mischief, gives him better
health and higher spirits than any
other human interest. The man with
nothing to do is mortally unhappy
and frequently grouchy. He stands
around in his wretchedness and enyies
those who have something to do.
The worlds busy, hustling condition
appeals to him and he wishes he were
in the turmoil somewhere, if only as
a street cleaner or member of con-
gress, even in lawful time like the
present
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

The international Harvester com
pany has been iined sec, 900 for violat-
ing the Kansas antitrust law. 1T is
the biggest fine ever imposed in Kan
sas. 1t may look little in comparison
with the fine Judge Lands assessed
against the Standard Oil company,
but there is one item distinctly in
favor of the Kansas fine. 1t is going
to be paid.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

There are certain stamp taxes with
which the people were familiar dur
ing the civil war and with which they
renewed their acquaintance during
the war with spain. They were OH
both occasions good revenue produc-
ers. The small taxes imposed in 1898
on stock and bond issues and trans
fers, bank checks and drafts, convey
ances, etc, include in schedule A of
the war revenue law produced about
S35 200, 100000 a year. They would
produce much more now.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

lGoneluded on rage 81
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

There is bill before the Iowa leg.
stature to graduate the salaries of
county auditors, according to the SCI
vice they perform.
Those who know the least about
the Panama canal are finding the t
most fault. 1t is 50 about every thing |
Anyway the snow made easy light !
ing for the man who was unfortunate
enough to fall on the slippery pave
mtnt.
The Illinois republicans must envy
the Oregon republicans and the Mis-
souri, democrats the kind Of press no
tices they are getting.
A congressional idea of improving
farm life is to appropriate $3.50, 900
for the distribution of free seeds
among agricultural constituents
1t is doubtful if senators in waiting
could have done better in Nevada.
There are not so many voters out
| there, but they come proportionately
high.
The foxy little grounding looked
foolish as he crawled back into his
| hole on that balmy, sunshiny morn
ing, but his vindicaton Is now com
plete.
Congress hasn't yet made much Of
a fuss over the census bill veto, and
the ''returnS from the country,' as
reelected by the newspapers, go to in
dicate that congress will not make
much of Il fuss over the veto.
In passing state depository bill
through the house today without de-
bate, and with no opposing votes,
was decided change from past ses-
sions, in which such bills have al
ways met defeat. The alleged oppos-
tion to former bills found it's source
in the office of the state treasurer.
This time nothing Of the kind devel-
oped.
Whiting introduced bill which has
for its purpose the cutting off of the
publication of insurance statements
which, if enacted, will take away a
large amount of political patronage
which has been used on the country
press of the state for years. Why not
also include county treasurers and
state banks? Whiting is nothing, if
not Il freak.
The bill providing for the immed-
late announcement of election returns
is now law. 1t has passed the state
legislature without opposition, and it
provides u way in which South DAkn-
TIA may know how al election has
gone within IA very few hours after
tHt fOJcS are Cuhllltu, instead o.
undergoing the annoying delay that
has occurred in the past
Nevada is clamoring for war with
Japan, if we are to believe some of
her representatives in the legislature.
Of course, while perfectly willing to
declare war against Japan, Nevada
would count upon Uncle Sam to do
the lighting. The most that could be
expected Of Nevada outside of her
Legislative halls, would be to conduct
j war against small sized Jap.
The international Harvester COM
pany has been tined $50, 600 for violat-
ing the Kansas antitrust law. 1T is
the biggest fine ever imposed in Kan
sas. 1t may look little in comparison
with the fine Judge Lands assessed
against the Standard OH company,
but there is one item distinctly in
favor of the Kansas fine. 1t is going
to be paid.
There are certain stamp taxes with
which no napn1a g., i
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-11

Thompson Hardware Co., hardware for
poor house I ~
James Monkhousc court certificate No,
2612 -.---.-------- ls 10
r.. n knowles service. county surveyor 500
surveying ~ 10 90
Guthrie Livery, livery for surveying II SO
Educator School Supply Co., county sup
erintendent of schools. blanks - 46 90
Educator School Supply Co., county sup
erintendent of schools blanks - 6 45
Orrin E. Stanley engineering on river
=, road ID =, 5s so
schools, express; freight and mileage 30 65
Orrn Il. Stanley, Engineer work - 25 90
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-31
GRADE ORDINANCE NO. $40.

An Ordinance changing the grade of 18th
Street from Phelps Street to ""B" Street
in the City of Omaha, and repeating SO
much Of Ordinance No. 355 and so much OF
all ordinances in conflict herewith.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
Section l. WHEREAS, 1t has been de-
10TH Street from Phelps Street 70 b.
Street and certain parts of the intersecting
Streets hereinafter specified;
AND WHEREAS, Three members OF the
City Council have been appointed apprais-
ers to appraise the damages arising by rea-
son Of such change or grade, have ex-
amined the property affected and have
made their report TO the City Council which
has formally adopted and confirmed the
same.
Of 10th Street, and intersecting streets Is
hereby changed and established 50 that the
elevations shall be as follows: The grade
between the points cited being uniform
Grade of 18th Street.
Elevation Of Elevation OF
West Curb. East Curb.
South curb of "B"
Street as estab-
POINT 200 feet south Al
Of Il" treet..,....211 tHN H1.5
North curb OF LsF
established - O7.O 9N.O
Section 2. So much of Ordinance No. 1856
and so much OF all other ordinances detn-
ing the grades of the above streets, as con-
flicts with the provisions Of this ordinance.
Is hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take ef-
feet and be in force from and after its
passage.
Passed Oct. 10, 1909.
CSEAL) DAN b. BUTLER,
city Clerk.
LOUIS BURMESTER,
President City Council,
Approved Oct. 2L, 1909.
JAMES c. DAHLMAN,
Mayor.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-31
SPENIAI mani

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. ESQ.
AN ORDINANCE LnXYING 4 sPE-
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.
1904 IN THE CITY OF OMAHA, TO
GcDDRRBBhTNd 5h HAR RHin STREET, FROM RON
18TH AVENUE TO 18Th STREET.
WHEREAS, 1t having been, and being
hereby adjudged, determined and estab-
llshed that the several lots and pieces of
real estate hereinafter referred to have
each been specially benefited to the full
each Of said lots and pieces of real estate,
respectively, by reason of the paving and
curbing Of that part of Harvey Street from
3Sth Avenue to 18th Street.
THEREFORE,, For the purpose Of pay
ing the cost of said improvements,
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUN-
GIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
Section l. That the cost of paving and
curbing that part OF Harvey Street within
Street Improvement District No. 1904 in
the City of Omaha, from 3Sth Avenue to
39th Street, said cost being the sum OF
$259O.6S, be and the same is hereby levied
and assessed. In proportion to the feet
ing to special benefits by reason Of said
Improvement, upon the following described
lots and real estate, as shown by the gem
orally recognized map of the City IL
Omaha, 1891, autographed and published
by Muir g. Gaylord, said cost being so
levied on said lots and real estate, respec-
lively, as follows, towit;
Name Of owner, lot or description, block.
addition, amount OF tax;
Sarah MOrehouse, S. y lot /, block
Is, Highland Place ................$ 1S5. 81
Sarah M~orehouse, S. y lot 2, block
Is, Highland Place ............... Isl A
Sarah Morehouse, s.. n lot 8, block
10, Highland Place .-.;"";..:..- 49,
VIM. G. MORAN, S. n lot 4, block
10, Highland Place .................. ISL. A
Inez A. Edwards, s. n lot 8, block
10, Highland Place :.v"":.:;". Is1.A
Geo. Warren Smith. S. II lot 8. block
Is, Highland Place. ............... ISL. a
Geo. Warren Smith, S. n lot 7, block
Is, Highland place :-..".... 1856. a
Geo. H. Thummel, N. rs II. lot /,
block Is, Smiths Addition. ......... $50, s.
w. ]. Haynes, S. IS II. n. 100 IT. lot
/, block Is. Smiths Addition 49,. 1876. 81
VIM. A. Redick, S. q II. lot l, block
IS, Smiths Addition ...........,... 6.It
Alice A. Kountze. lot 2, block IL,
Smiths Addition ...,...."....,.. 675. 8;
Total $780, 6!
Section 2. That said special taxes levied
aforesaid on said lots, respectively, shall
become delinquent as follows: One-tenth
Of the total amount so levied on each OF
said lots shall become delinquent In fifty
days from the passage and approval OF
this ordinance; one-tenth in one year, one
tenth In two years, one-tenth in three
Years, one-tenth In four years. One-tenth
in five years. one-tenth in six years, one,
tenth in seven years, one-tenth in eight
years, one-tenth In nine years after said
levy and being from the passage and ap-
proval OF this ordinance. Each OF said IN
stallments, except the first, shall draw in.
mum from the time Of the levy aforesaid
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-31
SPECIAL oRDINANcE NO. 2s5s.

NO. 1856.
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL
TAX AND ASSESSMENT ON ALL LOTS
AND REAL ESTATE WITHIN STREET
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 9SS IN
THE CITY OF OMAHA, TO COVER THE
COST OF PAVING AND CURLING AMBs
AVENUE FROM 18TH AVENUE TO Seth
STREET.
WHEREAS. It having been and being
hereby ~adjudged. determined and estab-
lished that the several lots and pieces OF
real estate hereinafter referred to havs
each been specially benefited TO the full
amount herein levied and assessed against
each OF said lots and pieces OF real estate,
respectively. by reason OF the paving and
curbinR OF that part OF Ames Avenue from
25th Avenue and S6th Street.
THEREFORE,, For the purpose Of paying
the cost of said improvements,
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUN-
Gil OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
Section /. That the cost OF paving and
curbing that part OF Ames Avenue within
Street Improvement District No. sSs In the
City OF Omaha, from 18th Avenue TO S6th
Street, said cost being the sum OF SIS, &c., 80
be and the same Is hereby levied and as.
sessed, In proportion 20 the feet front alona
said Improvement. and according to special
benefits by reason OF said improvement
upon the following described lots and reOI
estate, as shown by the generally recog'
mixed map OF the City OF Omaha, 1891
autographed and published by Muir a
Gaylord; said cost being so levied on said
lots and real estate, respectively, as fol
lows, toWlts
Name OF owner. lot or description, block
addition and amount of tax:
Geo. w. Hartman, lot ]. block /
Boyd's Addition ........,..........& S89. 8
Geo. w. Hartman. lot 2 block /
BOyd's Addition .................... 16S 3
X. q. Christensen. N. q II. lot 3,
block ! Boyd's Addition ...:..... SIS
A.. c. leighton, n. q II. lot s. block
1, Boyd's Addition ..,.........,..... SIS
A. c. Leighton, lot 3 block l. Boyd's
Addition lbS 81
Johanna o. Haney. lot 10. block L
Boyd's Addition ..................... $50. 8
VIM. ]. Cusick, lot /. block 2 Royd's
ADDITION S9 q
VIM. J. Cusick. lot g block 2 Boyd's
Addition .-..."...".... -. 1855
BOyd's Addition .....-............ SIS
Jas. r.. Leonard. N. 81 II. lot
s. block q Boyd's Addition ......... 6.s
Jas r. Leonard, lot 8, block 2
BOyd's Addition ............... ~IBS. 3
Jas. n. Leonard. lot 10. block a
BOyd's Addition ................... $50. 3
ElmA ~. Swanson. Il. y lot /, block
g Boyd's addition isl
Preston w. Carr. NJ. q lot 1, block
8 Boyd's Addition. uS.1
Sinner and Chase Co, w. y lot l.
block 8 Boyd's Addition ............. isl
ner and Chase CO.. w. y lot q
block s. Boyd's Addition. $1,000. 62.7
Preston W. Carr, NJ y lot 4 block
8 Boyd's AdGuon..",-.".,....n ST.