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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
What the Bows are Saving.


Vermillion Republican,: "A popular
social affair among the newspaper
boys is a subscription shower" 1t
Is a good deal like the linen and china
showers given in honor of prospective
brides. A number of subscribers
whose subscriptions are due get to-
gether and induce all their neighbors
who are not subscribers to join them.
They go in a body to the newspaper
office where each one planks down
dollar and takes credit for a years
subscription. If the editors face is
wreathed in smiles the affair is sue
cess. Ii 1t looks glum and grouchy,
the affair is a failure and not worth
trying again. Try it once and and
see if it isn't q success.
Sioux Fails Argus-Leader: 1t is
customary for most newspapers to use
the old headline Happily Welded"
when announcing the marriage of any
couple whose matrimonial venture
they report. Under such Circumstances
could any couple be said to have been
''unhappily wedded?" They probably
could, II one had the prophetic gift;
and Its very lucky no one has it.
Alexandria Herald: Farmers receiy-
ing their mail through the medium Of
the rural free delivery system should
not complain this winter, if the snow
banks up in the weeds alongside of
the roads and makes it impossible for
the carriers to make their rounds.
Many warnings from the postal de-
partment have been published in the
newspapers.
Chamberlain Democrat. With the
express companies declaring annual
dividends of three hundred per cent,
ample substantiation is offered of our
charge that tile. increase in express
rates made last summer in South Da-
kota is nothing but legalized burglary.
The rates are at least double what
they should be. Cannot the railroad
commission get a hustle on and lab a
few probes into this particular branch
of public plundering2 1t certainly
will bear investigating.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

IT is AN interesting fact that the
worst billiards. of the year have ragged
In southwest Texas, Alabama, Missis-
sippi, Tennessee, and not in South
Dakota. It looks as though these dis
turbing elements which formerly pre-
vailed here have gone south for the
winter" and that the famed southern
sunshine has moved northward for the
same purpose.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

The organization of a building and
loan association in Rapid City is a
step forward and one which will mill
tate to the interest and advancement
of the city, especially SO as its mission
becomes understood. The Black Hills
Building and Loan association is
started with the right spirit, amply
incorporated SO far as capital is con-
cerned, and with the officers chosen can
not fail of success. Ed. S. Allen has
been chosen president, Fred II. Rugg
vice president, A. G. Hunt secretary,
and A. S. HALEY treasurer. Tomor-
row the association will be brought
into being as an active business con-
Germ and the prospects are very favor
able to a large number of shareholders
being named at that time.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

THE poor of Denver were made
happy on Christmas day-a feed being
given 1000 of the city's indigents by
the News-Times assisted by the gen.
erous donations of edibles and money
by philanthropic people. 1t was the
greatest free feast ever held and one
that will be remembered for years.
The meal was served in the basement
of the tabernacle. On the first floor
u concert was given, participated in
by the best professional and local
talent. This was given to entertain
the guests while awaiting chance at
feast. In the basement tables were
spread for 300 at time. Four divis-
ions were cared for in rotation. 1t is
said none turned away from the board
with hunger unappeased.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
PLEA FOR IMPROVED
JAILS IS FRUITFUL
Congressman Are Moved by
Statements of Mrs. Flor
ence Maybrick.

Mrs. Florence =. Maybrick has not
appealed to deaf ears in behalf Of the
unfortunates in District OF Columbia
prisons. Since the publication oc fef
remarkable plea to Congress in -Ae sun
day edition OF The Washington Times,
less than a day, there have been re-
sponses from every class Of readers.
Several Senator'S and a dozen Repre-
sentatives have called either Ms. May
bricks counsel, Samuel Y. Hayden, or
The Times on the telephone % express
their earnest purpose to liit the District
of Columbia out Of its PRISON discredit
A member Of the upper house stated
his position in these words:
Situation Horrible"
"The situation is horrible. horrible.
I am afraid at frequent appeals Of the
Commissioners, the constant dinning on
the subject from you newspapers, and
even this recent report of the special
eomu.i .ission to investigate your jails,
did not make me realize the whole sit.
uatIon. But this woman. with the
shadow yehind her of fifteen years
spent in that prison in England, has
brought it all home 10 me. / am ready
that the Senate shall act now
a nearby State. showed 10 his col
Leagues this morning a portion OF the
appeal as published in his home paper
today. 1T is up to u.s." he said. When
explain. for publication, what he meant,
4e replied:
Mrs. Maybrick has said all that
needed 10 be said in the papers. shall
be heard from on the floor. 1t is for
Congress to dcLs not Lall-
Expressions of appreciation cor Mrs.
MAVERICKS interest in the matter were
made by the District officials also.
Commissioner West said
THE statements of Mrs Maybrick,
while presenting no fact not already
known. serve to emphasize the intol-
era ble conditions existing in the District
IaU These conditions uTe FULLY set
forth in the comprehensive and valuable
TepOrt of the commission appointed By
Continued on Ninth PaBe)
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
TEXAS WINS FIGHT
AGAINST OIL TRUST
Antitrust Laws Constitu-
tionaI-S1, ,623, 900 Fine
Is Affirmed.

The Texas State antitrust laws Of
1899 and 1893 were today held constitu-
tional by the Supreme Court OF the
United States. in a decision IN the IA
nous Pierce Oil Company case.
The opinion also decides against the
Waters-Pierce OH Company, and affrms
the fine of 81 .623. 800 originally imposed
on the company.
Texas has found a way 10 tame the
trust and has made it work The Su-
preme Court of the United States sus-
tanned TO-DAY IN ITS sweeping oScltloI'
the Texas antitrust law, the decision
being enc of the most important ever
obtained In a case Of this character.
Deep Significance.
The law is sustained against the
standard OIL interests in the Waters
Pierce case. The significance OF the de-
cision. according TO the lawyers who
have watched the case throughout, can
not be OVeTestimated.
Teh Supreme Court. which has here
tofore given bat small encouragement
TO the efforts TO "bust" the trusts
through the application of Federal laws
in fts decision rendered today gives its
entire approval TO the plan OF doing
that work through the State laws, and
completely indorses the most radical act
on taht subject ever written.
This decision is looked upon as marx
EuE the greatest victory ever won under
an antitrust law in this county, and viii
make the Texas code the model for all
communities which want TO be sure
that they can fight the trust with the
assurance of being upheld by the high
est Federal court
To Railroads as Well.
The Texas law applies to railroads as
well as industrial corporations. the rail-
roads being obliged 10 Incorporate i'm
Texas, and subject themselves 10 the
Texas laws
on September =. 1869 the State of
Texas brought suit against the oil Com
paHy Ina the district court Of Travis
county 20 recover penalties and cancel
the cOmpany's permit 10 do business
under the antitrust acts Of 1893 and
1895. on June I, 1907. the oil company
Was found guilty and ftued 81 OK. 900.
This Judgment Was sustained bv the
court OF civil appeals OF Texas TIE
Waters Pierce oil Company then sued
out q writ OF error 10 the Supreme Court
Wuonallty Of the state antitrust laws
The decision reversed the opinion OF
the lower court and held that the mat
ter OF receiVership was one for the
State TO administer.
In the courts s opinion they held that
tle state would be unable to enforce its
lien OF 81 O.. 500 lthe fine imposed on the
company IN the proceeding for viola
tio8 of the antitrust laws unless =
state receiver was appointed.
The Supreme Court OF the United
States in its opinion today aflrms this
judgment
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
KRETZNER'S SLAYER
GETS FIFTEEN YEARS
WithdraWS Plea of Not
Guilty After Conference
With Counsel.

Nicholas D. Offutt, the young nam
who shot and killed Frank FEretzner at
Rockville Md, on Halloween night. was
today adjudged guilty Of murder in the
second degree by the circuit court ~
general term at Rockville. and was SEN
fenced to fifteen years ia the State peni-
tentiary.
The case was never formally put on
trial. and the findings and sentence were
an agreement between the prosecuting
attorney ana counsel for the accused.
When the case was called FOR trial.
Edward g Peter chief counsel for
Onutt. withdrew the plea Of not guilty
and entered one of guilty Of murder in
the second degree
Heard BY Judge.
The State acquiesced and bv agree
ment the case was not heard before
a jury, but before Judges Henderson
and Motter, of the Sixth Maryland dis
trict- Both the prosecution and de-
Tense submitted their statement of the
case in writing to the court and the
prosecution introduced SUFFICIENT evi-
dence to prove the killing and make
the record clear. and the case was
closed.
Judge James b. Henderson, fn PASS
ing sentence. said that the case was
settled by agreement and that bv
reason of this fact ne would make no
comment, that there was no evidence
TO comment on. He said that counsel
had agreed as 10 the plea and the
case was adjudged on this plea.
He touched on the subject of drink.
said that Onutt had undoubtedly been
drinking, and that while this was not
an excuse before the law, there were
mitigating circumstances and he felt
free to pass sentence.
He added that he had known the
grandfather OF the accused and was
an intimate friend of his father, but
did not know the young man. and did
net think he would recognize him if
he saw him on the street. He then
announced the sentence.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

net until March 4 has ENCOURAGED the
. lrlends or many prominent men to write
10 tart urging Cabinet honors for thzir
particular favorites. Letters Of this kind
are pouring In 10 Augusta in every mail.
Senator Dixon Of Montana is advo-
Gated in many Of these communications
as the man who should be made Score
tary OF the Interior. His services i'm
the campaign and his ability are being
sung in every note and octave. The
general impression, however. is that tie
Dixon boom has begun too late. and
that Bauenger of Washington is the
man selected for this portfolio.
Since Mr. TAFT let it be known that he
would exercise special care In his seIec-
ton OF judges throughout the country.
he has received much attention from
the occupants of the bench all over the
South. AT every banquet he attends.
judges show up thick as grasshoppers.
Every Judg4 I'm the South is his friend
John &. Schaffer, proprietor of the
Chicago Evening Post, came 10 Augusta
for a conference with Mr., Ta1t.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
WEATHER REPORT.

With The exception OF the precipftatfou
in the Northeastern States. The Ve8fber
has been generally fair throughout fba
country east Of the Rockies during the
past tWeuty-four hours.
The weather VIII probably continue
fsir ln the lower lake region the uppar
Ohio valley, the Atlantic coast and Fasf
Gulf states during the next twenty-four
ru thlrty-slX hours. although 10 is prob-
ehle that clOudness I'm these sections
VIII increase by Tuesday night Rith rIs-
ing temperature as Ehe Western disturb
ance moves eastward
The Winds along the middle Atlantic
coast viii be light northerly, shifting
10 northeasteriy and becoming variable
steamers departing today for IZu-
ropean poris viii have moderate north
westerly, shifting 60 noFtheasterIv winds
with generally fair weather 10 rbe
Grand Banks
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Temporal Affairs of Lutheran
Place Memorial Cause
of Rupture.
COUNCILMEN LEAD
ANTI-BUTLER MEN
Pastors Opponents Go So Far AS
70 Employ Attorney to
Represent Them.

Two factions OF Lutheran Place Ne
mortal Church are lining I'D their forces
this afternoon in anticipation OF a light
% the finish for control of the tenn
porsl affairs OF the church. at a con-
gregational meeting called for Thursday
evening. January IS.
On one side will be lined up the Rev.
J. 9. Butler. pastor of the church. and
his friends, and the opposition will be
headed by Anton Heitmuuer r r.
Barclay. and Fred C. II. wurdeman.
three councIlmen OF the church. who
surprised the congregation yesterday by
rendering their designations.
The opponents OF DR.. Buffers regime
have gone so far as to employ an at
torney TO represent their interests. while
br Butler has thrown down the gaunt-
let to the vestrymen by refusing to at
tend their meetings. This action, II was
learned this morning, precipitated the
withdrawal or the three vestrymen. and
has effectually tied up the business af-
fairs or the church for the time.
"Progressives' Aim.
A determined effort viii be made. de-
clare the leaders of the progressive
element. 20 effect an accounting of the
nnanclal condition Of the congregatIon.
20 investigate thoroughly the resources
of the church and TO take steps 10 in
sure the placing before the congrega-
ton in the future ali measures fnvoIv-
ing the temporal affairs Of the congre-
cation.
As a side issue TO the grievance OF
members Of the congregation who cIaim
the church is ruled by an Inner circle"
is q weli-defned opposition TO the Rev.
Charles H. Butler, son of the pastor.
who acts in the capacity Of substitute
pastor. The Rev. Charles Butler was,
until recently. pastor OF Kellar AIemOr-
ia1 Lutheran Church OF this city.
Services Not Issue.
Contrary 10 statements made from
time TO time, the question of the form
Of service To be used and the times for
holding services have not been involved
in the discussion even indirectly" de-
clared Fred G. H. Wurdeman. one of
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
CAPITALISTS INVADE
TAFT'S RESTING PLACE
Money Is Flying About Since Arrival Of Rich Philan-
thropists-Friends of Senator Dixon Push Fight
For Cabinet Place
By JAMES Hay, Jr.

AUGUSTA, Ca Jan. 19.-Presldent-
elect Tafts place OF rest is being in
vaded by the representatives of ''preda-
tory wealth and money is flying
through the air
All Of the rich arrivals are philan-
thropists Of the most pronounced type
In addition TO John u. Rockefeller, who
came several days ago and has an
nounced that he viii hand over the lrit-
ling sum of 500 co 10 a young Womau's s
college in this state, Robert c. Ogden,
the New York doer of good works, has
arrived in Augusta.
e. H. Hartman, whose philanthropy
i'm taking railroads under his wing is
widely known, is expected here today
Roth Hartman and Ogden viii prob
ably attend the banquet which viii be
rendered Mr. Taft by the Augusta
chamber of commerce Wednesday even
ing
The announcement OF the President
elect that he viii not decide definitely
On the entire membership Of his Cabl-
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

For the District OF Columbia. fair to-
night with minimum temperature @ few
degrees below freezing. Tuesday in
Crecsiug cludiress with rislag tempera-
rurcs moderate variable winds.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

the councilmen. who rendered his resig-
nation.
1.-THE dispute has been entirely di-
reCted toward the temporal affairs OF
the church. and no attempt has been
made To interfere with DR.. Butler in his
administration Of his clerical duties
While / do not care 70 go into the many
points at issue, / can say that my
action was primarily taken because Of
the utter lack of harmony among mem
bers Of the council and Of the pastor
with the people.
II have not held my opinion above
that of the rest OF the members. the
trouble does not lie in the fact that We
lack Of harmony makes any sort OF de-
Cisive action impossible"
In Attorneys Hands.
The plan of campaign for ,.le oppOsi-
ton has been placed in the hands of
Russell Alden, treasurer of the church
council, and an attorney with offices in
the Union Trust Building.
THE whole question at issue, said
Nr. Alden. hinges around the control
Of the temporal affairs of the chm cH-
The government OF a Lutheran cong1s,F1-
ton Is congregational ana the consS tsi-
ton requires that all mstters of POI cy
shall be submitted to the congregation.
The fact that at present the balance of
power is held by the pastor and a circle
Of his friends is resented by a large ma
JOrity of members Of the congregation
and without any intent Of forcing his
CContiBued on Ninth page@
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
TAKES HAND
IN THELIBEL CASE
Motives and Act of RooSe-
velt Attacked by Rayner.
Asks Investigation.

''The President has no greater right
in any circuit than any citizen Of the
land. The Government hss no greater
right. The sedition laws have been
repealed, and I venture to say will
never Teappear in any statute book.
This rs a revival of the sedition Laws"
In these words Senator Raynsr Of
Maryland made a vigorous attack in the
Senate today on the action of the Presi-
dent tu using the machinery of the Fed
eral courts to start 1ioeI proceedings
against the New York World, the In
dianapolis News. and, perhaps. the New
York sun.
Rayner Resolution.
Senator Rayner Introduced a. resoII-
tion, reciting that whereas it was cur
rently reported that the Attorney Cen
eral at the instance Of the President
had directed certain persons to appear
before grand juries in different cir
cults and in the District OF Columbia in
relation to the purchase of the Panama
canal and. whereas a number of per
sons, connected with newspapers,
had been among those summoned,
and, whereas the several districts
outside the District Of Columbia and
not invested with common law
Jutlstllclicils ana the Supreme
Court Ia the District has onlv such
Jurisdiction as the code of Congress
gives IL. and whereas the nrst amend
menL to the Constitution provides
that congress shall not abridge of the
press therefore that the Attorney
General be directed 10 inform the SEN
ate whether the Investigation has
been ordered by the President, and, il
so, under what statute and by what
authority the processes of the court
are being employed.
Addresses Senate.
The Senator asked immediate .consld-
GRAFTON of his motion and addressed the
Senate at some length upon 1t. He said
that he asked for no opinion but sim
ply for the facts as TO whether the
President had ordered the proceedings
and by what authority the courts were
being used TO carry the proceedings on.
NEW YORK, Jan. 18.-Though Mr.
Pulitzer's employees escaped the grand
jury this morning, its investi cation
Of the case went on. Two employees
Of Hearsts American and one sf the
BrooE'yn Eagle, who had also been
subpoenaed in washington for their
appearance before The New York
grand jury, went in to testify
These were John Z. Wier, Washing
ton correspondent of American A
Crouzy, newspaper deltvereT of the
American, and Harry Crtst. Washing
ton spondent Of the Eagle
The suspension Of subpOenas by
Judge Ward did not apply 10 the or
ders presented by these three. Mr.
Sttmsou. who went from Judge Wards
chambers, where the argument was
held, 20 the grand jury, was asked il
these three witnesses would appear.
Well ~ they don't / shall know
the reason Why" he answered.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Interstate Commerce Com
mission in Report Asks
New Laws.
GOES INTO DETAILS
AND GIVES REASONS
Refusal of Traction Oficiats TO Rec
ognize Boards Authority
Is Chief Cause.

That the traction companies of the
District of Columbia should be placed
under The jurisdiction Of a special
board more closely identified with the
District government, is the substance
of a report made by the Interstate
Commerce Commission today
This is in line with the agitation
shat has been started for the estab-
hshment of Public Service Board in
the District.
The accommodation of the commits
sion is the direct result Of the action
of the traction companies in refusing
TO recognize the authority or power of
The District Electric Railway Commits
sion, delegated by the Interstate Com
Inerce Commission as the proper au-
thority through which complaints
should 60
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Temperatures.


Today High tide. $3.50 a. ul. and 5H7
r Low TIDE i0,5S a. m
tomorrow Hirh tide 5.45 a rn and
ff- q. m. Low tide 1901 a. IN and .53
a. M
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Board Chosen.

After setting forth the law under
which the commission attempted to
take charge OF the laws governing The
traction companies, the report says:
TO the end that this commission
snight fulhn the duties thus Imposed
and ia a desire to learn the needs of
The District and be advised as to the
best manner in which che requirements
or the law might be met. the Interstate
Commerce Commission called 10 its aid
three residents OF this district, Brie
Gen. John H. Wilson. u. S. A.. retired.
Hon. Henry Il West. co. missioner OF
the District ana Thomas ". smith.
business man Of long residence. 70 act
Rs District Electric RaiINay Commits
sion.
Then, says the report Che railways
refused 10 recognize in any manner
this board as a representative OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Recommends Changes.
After setting forth the fact that the
members of the Interstate Commerce
commission are compelled TO spend
much time out OF town. and have their
hahds Iuli when they are here with rail-
~ ay problems. the report recommends
tnel the law be changed by Cngress.
mot only 20 relieve the commission. bi5t
"a such a specinc way there can be no re-
calcitrauce on the part Of the railways
in the future.
The report sets forth that the Iana7Ia 90
az The present act. that OF May 23. 1905
- such that there can be many questions
5alsed as 10 the proprlety of Jurisdiction.
Niflch initiate against the ready en-
lorcement OF the spirit OF the law.
1he report. in part. is as follows.
Traction Report.
Washington, r. c.. Jan TX Iqla
10 the Senate and House of Represenfa-
uVcg-
lhe interstate Commerce Commission
mas the honor 10 submit the following
report In relation 60 street raiIroa Is I'm
the District of Columbia:
BY the act of Congress of Nav "a. 1q0s
certain duties were imposed upoD the
commission with relation 90 The ser,-fcs
rendered by the street railroads u,f+pf,,
the District Of Columbia. I'm a5sitfor
40 the power 20 make rules and ree7,ls-
uous governing the time limit 7,ro,
transfers issued by the RferronoIi,,,7
Coach Company Jsee section I2I M 49,
provided as follows.
Section l6 That every street rzf
road company or corporation ov-nirr-
controlling, leasing, or operating one
or more street railroads within The
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
AMERICANS HONOREn

PARIS. Jan. Is.-Amory Coffin Simous
an American artist now living i'm Paris.
Ferdinand Biumeuthal, q We.i-knovyn
clubmau Of America, and @. Henr0tfn
the Belgian consul at ChIcago, we're
among the men named today as chew
alters Of the Legion Of Honor.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
''Plays the Tyrant."

"He plays the tyrant." to be sure
but he is a tyrant who fears the carni.
val ticklsr. He sees things that have
a bad smell, but the fresh breeze Of
Capitol Hm does not let the odor I'm
ger.
HE tries cur patience, but ne is al
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