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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

the state depositary law on March 8,
1909, | asked that the state board OF
finance. consisting of the governor,
secretary Of state, auditor, public ex-
aminer, and state treasurer, convene
at once and designate what banks
should be authorized to receive state
funds, t. the end that the require
ments of the law might be complied
with. Nearly a month elapsed before
the board took the necessary action to
place this fund where it would be
drawing interest, OUher than the
amounts that the treasurer had
specific control Of, such as the open
accounts in the local banks of Pierre.
These banks. paid interest on daily
balances beginning Immediately after
the passage and approval of this act
and the filing and approval Of their
bonds, and but for the neglect and
the effort to play politics by the st tate
board Of finance, the entire available
amount Of funds in the hands Of the
state treasurer would have been
placed with the various banks OF the
state and made to draw interest the
same as was done with the funds in
the local banks Of Pierre.
In conclusion l want to call your
attention to this undisputed fact:
Mr.. Ewert, as a member of the 1909
! legislature, introduced the state de-
positary bill, under which we now
operate. 1t was referred to his com
mittee Of which he was chairman,
vas pigeonholed by him until the
close of the session, when it passed,
having had no opposition at any
time, and became a law on March 8,
1909.
There was no reason why this bill
should not have been enacted into
law within two weeks of the conven-
ing of the legislature, other than the
fact that Mr.. Ewert had heavy de-
posits Of state funds In his bank all
this time on which he did not pay
interest until his bill took effect.
He has Incorporated in that bill a
provision which makes it necessary
to keep a large share of the state
funds in the banks of Pierre, that
"the interest, IL any, to be paid by
such active depositaries lin Pierre)
shall be fixed by the state treasurer
upon the best terms obtainable for
the state" and now he asks you to
nominate him to the Office of state
treasurer, that he may carry out the
provisions of this law. In other
words, if Mr.. Ewert is your choice
for state treasurer, he will have it
wholly in his power to place a greater
] share of the funds of the state In his
own bank where "the interest, II any"
shall be fixed by the state treasurer. "
l leave it to you to judge, II my
conduct Of this office Is not honorable
and right, and to judge also, If that
Of my opponent has been consistent.
That he is an "astute politician" we
must all admit, for he says SO himself.
GEORGE G. JOHNSON.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
Dila E Wimple, Brooklyn Township
Candidate for County superintendent of Schools

Harry Milliman vas down from
Sioux Falls Tuesday.
Gen. Wolgemuth says that small
grain is looking we'll everywhere.
Miss Minnie Peterson of Sioux Falls
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A
E. Neyhart.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bankson are
rejoicing owe the arrival Of a baby
boy at their home Saturday May e.
Mr.. Perrian Dean arrived from
Chicago "Wednesday to look over his
farm interests in Lyon county.
G. G. Dokken,, of Eden township,
was among those who attended the
dedication of the Lutheran church.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Main and Miss
Bertha Studeman left Saturday tor
Madison to visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. Archie McIntire of Mitchell
spent a few hours in this city Monday
the guest of Misses Pearl and Edith
Mallory.
Mrs. S. II. Elton arrived from
Tyndall Saturday for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Minis and son
George Elton.
Carl Solem and sisters Inga and
Josephine came up from their High
land home 20 attend the commence.
ment exercises of Augustana college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Jory and two
babies arrived Thursday for a few
days visit with with Mrs. Jory's
father and brother j. e. and A. E.
Nevhart.
Last Tuesday evening Norman G.
Rogers and Miss Gala Tucker were
initiated into the mysteries Of the
Rebekah lodge. Fruit was served by
the entertainment committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Leischer and Mr..
and Mrs. Al. Leischer and children
of Luverne, were among the 50
automobiles in the city Sunday.
While here they were guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Arnold and Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Eastcott.
Mesdames Thomas A. Eastcott
and r. P. Eastcott, Mrs. Norman
Rogers and Mrs. w. f. Durham
entertained the Rebekah circle last
week Thursday at the home of Mrs.
T. A. Eastcott. There was a large
attendance and the hostess served
delicious ice cream and cake.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Mrs. G. M. Seely was a Sioux Falls
passenger Friday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Jones and daughter
Luthera spent Monday with friends
In this city.
Mrs. A.. E. Jennings left Friday for
Minneapolis to meet her sister Mrs.
J. a. Larkin and baby and returned
Saturday.
Miss Marie Wilkinson returned
Monday from her Charles Mix visit
and was accompanied by her cousin
Miss Ellie Crosby, who has been teach
ing near Lake Andes.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
The iuvcrne Auto Grub Makes
Con. NrDermOtt ~ Visit.

Last Sunday was a big day in Can
ton for auto enthusiasts, and the
best estimate that could he made
placed the mum Der of visiting autos
at 100. This includes the autos that
came here with people to attend the
dedication of the new church. besides
the % fine machines belonging to the
Luverne Auto Club containing 95
ladies and gentlemen who came to
pay a visit to their old and esteemed
friend, Col. McDermOtt of the Hotel
Rudolph. The club had intended to
come over for some time and finding
the weather and roads favorable last
Sunday telephoned that they
were ready to start. Shortly after
II o'clock the advance guard arrived
covering the 20 mile gap between
points in a little Over 3 hours. They
rolled up and banked three deep in
front OF the hotel and found as hearty
a welcome from the Colonel and Mrs.
McDermott as hungry friends and
guests ever received. A splendid
dinner was awaiting the tourists and
they showed ample appreciation Of
the fact by the way they did bust
ness. The dinner hour continued
until 3 O'Clock because some $50 had
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
Black Ball. .Ir.

Owned by Serum Brothers, High
land township. He is black and 4
years old. Is High Grade Percheron
and a splendid animal. He will stand
for the season at Serum Brothers
barn on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes'
day and Thursday, and on Friday and
Saturday at Minor Sorum's in Fair.
view township.
Terms: Sl5 for a standing colt. II
mare is removed from state money is
due. so. SORUM BROTHERS, Owners.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Mrs. Pin Beebe and son of Ipswich
are guests of Judge and Mrs. Conklin.
Mrs. IIolmgren arrived in Canton
Monday from Roseland. Trip Gun
ty.
Mrs. Leavitt and Mrs. AL. Jones
came down from Sioux Falls Decora-
ton Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Kennisnn OF
Roundup, Montana, are guests at the
parental home in this city.
Hon. j. M. Peterson of Brooklyn
township anne owe to take part in
the dedication ceremonies last Sun
day.
Severt Skartvedt came down from
Mott, n. d., to be present at the
dedication Of CantOn'S magnificent
Lutheran church.
William Kennison, n Of the prom
inent townsite and land men Of the
Milwaukee railroad was home for a
short visit this week.
Theodore d. Hill of Stratton, Colo
RADIO, son of Mrs. d. Hill of Grant
township, bought 80 acres of the
Richardson farm near Canton of John
johnson through the Wilkinson land
agency.
liver Nelson, the popular Dayton
township farmer, was present at the
dedication of the Lutheran church
Sunday and heard Madame Sandal
Bramsen Monday evening. Mr.. Mel
son is proud of the new church and
has contributed literally towards its
erection.
The Canton high school base ball
team we're at IIawarden between
trains long enough to beat the high
school to the tune of s to 7 and they
feel justly proud of their victory.
For Canton, Juel struck out s men
and the team backed him up like vet
Grams.
\ Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Ralston
found a big pocket knife in the ceme-
terry last Sunday. It's the biggest
pocket knife we have seen anywhere,
and the owner is requested to call at
this office and secure his property, as
the editor is not going to hunt ele-
plants for some time to come.
The editor enjoyed a very p easant
visit with his old friend Eric Berdahl
of Minnehaha county, Tuesday, who
came down to take part in the jubilee
exercises. He is one of the best men
in Minnehaha county and we have
had the pleasure of knowing him
since 1873.
Miss Nellie Keep arrived from
Washington Tuesday and was expect
ing to meet her mother here, but infor-
nation from California states that
her uncle, d. J. Carpenter, is quite
sick which may change Mrs. Keeps
plans. Miss Keep will visit for a
time with Canton friends.
Percy Smith left Tuesday morning
for Colorado. He was to meet seven
other students from Ames in Omaha
and from there the boys will go to
Denver, where three of them go to
the northern part of the state and
the other five to Silverton where
they start cross country to work at
Forestry on the government reserve.
P. S. Paulson, candidate for the
legislature from Norway township,
was in Canton Monday to hear the
great Norwegian singer, Marta San
dal- Bramsen, and to meet some Of his
old classmates who graduated from
Augustana College ten years ago. Mr..
Panlson is OF the finest young
men in the county and deservedly
popular. The voters will make no
mistake in ~electing him to the legis-
lature.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Ed Gotthelf of Sioux Falls and his
son were LEADER visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry SOgn came over from
lnwuod to hear Marta Sandal Bran
sen sing Monday evening.
O. A. IIelvig of this city, candidate
for the legislature, is one of the bus
lest men in the county.
Prof. Lawrence was called to- Faux
County this week to talk about corn
contests and domestic science to the
people of that county.
Nels Thompson who is engaged in
the manufacture of cement blocks
and brick, was among Our renewal
subscribers who called Tuesday.
Judge Kennedy and Thomas Thor
son went to Monroe, Turner county,
Wednesday to take part in a big
picnic of old settlers on Thursday.
Peter Keynes, J. c. Larson and Dr..
Hanson and others came over from
Beresford to attend the Lutheran
church dedication last Sunday.
John II. Sogn of Sunnyside, Lyon
county, accompanied by his family,
was among those who heard the grand
organ and song recital Monday night.
A. }. Rommereim of Pleasant town
ship. was among the prominent
LutheranS who came to Canton to be
present at the dedication of the new
church.
Mrs. Wilson OStrander and sons
Bert and Will and daughters, Mrs.
WenbOurne Of Worthing, and Mrs.
Weast of Lodi, Wisconsin, were
LEADER visitors Tuesday.
J. d. Hicks of Highland township,
candidate for the legislature, is prov
ing TO be one of the most popular men
in the legislative race. His friends
are putting up a great campaign for
him.
Mrs. Bivans of Oberlin, Kansas,
who was a guest Of her daughter,
Mrs. H. G. Wolfe for some time, left
for Illinois last week for a visit with
other relatives, and will spend most
the summer visiting relatives.
J. NJ. Wahl was among those who
took a prominent part in the tiftieth
anniversary OF Augustana college
Tuesday and he has a right to be
proud of our splendid college for he
did much to bring it to the Sioux
Valley.
Dan Bragstad found the Halliday
auto factory too slow in shipping his
new car so he went to the factory and
rode home from Illinois. A thousand
miles is nothing for Dan when he
wants to travel, and Dan is the luck
lest driver that ever turned a crank.
Helmer Keynes, the popular young
banker from Lake Andes, was among
the prominent visitors at the church
dedication Sunday, and heard the
Nightingale Of the North sing Mon
day evening. Helmer likes Lake
Andes and says old Charles Mix is
booming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin loft came I'D
from Hudson to attend the dedication
Of the Lutheran church. Mr.. loft
was formerly n of the popular clerks
in Chraft & Hansen's store, but he
concluded to take up farming and is
now n Of the boomers down in Eden
township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Keynes and
daughter Hazel came down from Bal
tic last Saturday for a visit with Can
ton relatives and to attend the dedi,
cation Of the Lutheran church. Mr..
Keynes is cashier of the Baltic bank
and returned home Monday, leaving
Mrs. Keynes and daughter as guests
of her mother, Mrs. L. III. Sogn.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

f. f. OSvog was among u renewal
subscribers Wednesday.
Misses Julia and Mamie Gapp left
Tuesday for a visit with friends at
Minneapolis.
Miss Marie Hanson of Fairview
favored the LEADER with 4 visit
Wednesday.
Miss Elva kennison came down
from Mitchell to meet her brother
Chester and his wife.
Mrs. Andrew Tobiasen and children
OF Platte, are guests at the home OF
IRIS. f. b. Peterson.
Mrs. w. r. Storie is back from her
visit at Spencer, and with Mr.. Storie
are guests at the Rudolph.
Will and Irving kenison were up
from Fairview Wednesday and
favored the LEADER with a call.
General Wolgemuth of Mitchell was
a Canton visitor Tuesday and Wednes-
day. He came to take a spin in Col.
Rudolph's new auto.
Mrs. DR.. Lewison and daughter
Agnes, left for her old home at Bode,
Iowa, Monday, accompanied by her
brother, Rev. G%ullixson of Pierre.
Mrs. Captain Harlan came home
Tuesday evening from a visit Of
several months with her daughter,
Mrs. Nora Jameson at Dayton, Ohio.
Lewis Larson, one of the most
popular gentlemen in Sioux Falls
took part in the Jubilee program
this week. He is a member of the
college board.
There will be a missionary meeting
at the Baptist church on Saturday
June I, at 3 p. M, also on Sunday
Mrs. Miller, a field worker from Iowa.
All are invited to be present.
Rev. J. D. Bohen, bible missionary
has just received a large supply Of
Norwegian bib les, small pocket size,
the latest translation, which he sells
cheap. He has also received a supply
Of all kinds of Laundstad's Norwegian
Psalm books, songs books, text books
and prayer books. If in need of any
of these books call at the Bohen
home, Canton.
DR.. Soren S. Westly, a prominent
physician at Manly, Worth county,
Iowa, arrived in Canton Tuesday to
take in the Augustana college jubilee.
DR.. Westly graduated from Augusta
ma in 1903, and has a warm spot in
his heart for that splendid institution
on the hill. He has won a prominent
place among the Iowa physicians, and
has a host of friends here who rejoice
in his success. He favored the LEAD
Err with a call Wednesday and re-
newed his subscription.
Hudsonite: Among the announce
ments this week we have that of Hon.
Theo. O. TOrberSon of Canton town.
ship, who is a candidate for the
position of county auditor. Several
times we have been asked by his many
friends here and in this part of the
county why we did not tell the voters
what a splendid man he would be for
the position, but it is hard for a man
to support two candidates for the
same office and we never could do it.
However in the interests Of a square
deal to everyone we will say, and we
most certainly can say it conscien-
tiously and truthfully, that Mr.. Tor
person is indeed qualified in every
respect to fill this office, being an
able, capable, upright man n every
respect. His educational qualiica-
tions class him with the best men in
the county. and he is conducting a
clean, manly campaign, and we pay
him this tribute freely as his just due.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
Plain Sewing.

l am prepared to do plain sewing
Residence three blocks west OF First
National Bank and one block north.
soft MRS. J. S. WARNER.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

If you want gravel or sand phone
%. All deliveries east Of Main st. 60
cents per load. Soyland & Syverud
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
Statement to the Voters.

"~y ~ ~
TO the Voters of the State:
| had not thought it necessary for
me to come before you with a public
statement, in asking for re-nomina-
tiOn to the Office Of state treasurer,
until the recent attack made on me
by my opponent, but l believe that in
justice to you, that you may cast your
| vote intelligently on this matter, you
should know the following facts:
During the first five months Of my
term as state treasurer, there was on
deposit in various banks Of the state,
drawing interest at the rate of three
per cen the following amounts:
January, 1909. $500. $3.50, 900
February, l909..... 100000
March, 1909 ....... 3O5, 900
April, l909......... $4,000
May, 1909 ......... sos 500
These items were mostly on time
certificates of deposit which did not
mature until the expiration of six
months and for that reason there does
not appear any credit on the books of
the state treasurer for interest re.
ceived during these early months. but
the record shows and was familiar tC
the parties furnishing the informa-
ton to the insurgent press that fol-
the months of June and July there
was received into the state treasury
nearly Sc, 200 of interest for these
months alone, whereas the average
amount received for other months has
been in the neighborhood OF 81, 100,
showing that these excessive amounts
for these two months was accrued
interest for the previous six months
For the sixteen months that l have
been your state treasurer, l have
collected and paid into the treasury
SIT, 100 81, interest on state funds, ar
average of over 81, 100 per month.
At the time of taking charge of The
Office of state treasurer there was NJ
law whereby the treasurer could de
mand interest from banks holding de
posits of state funds OUher than the
special law relating to the Irvine
plant fund. In connection with thi.
matter | asked for and received ar
opinion from the attorney genera
relative to this matter, which vas ir
part as follows:
81 will say that the depositary law
contains an emergency clause and
went into effect at the date Of it's ap
| n = II, rn yn Naval, . 1000 DIT ,rrf{
the state board Of finance named the
depositaries and until the depositarles
so named, complied with the require
ments of the law as to furnishing
bonds, etc., they did not come within
the operation Of the 1909 law and
therefore could not be compelled to
pay interest as therein provided.
Until such time, the money in the
banks was received without a require.
ment as to payment Of interest, and
therefore they could not be compelled
to pay interest. But after deposit.
aries have been named then you
should require such depositaries to
give bond for the money they have on
hand and pay interest beginning
Immediately thereafter, OF else with
draw the deposits"
1t will be noticed that the attorney
general states: '"The money held in
the banks vas received without a re.
quirement as to payment Of interest,
and therefore could not be compelled
to pay interest,""
Immediately after the passage OF
S.,-S-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
EStray Taken Up.

Taken up on the premises of Halvor
Olson in Highland township, Lincoln
county, May II, four red yearling
calves, n with hole in ear, no marks
on others. Owner requested to prove
property, remove the same and pay
costs. HALvOR OLSON. 1851
Mrs. Judge Aikens and son George
OF Sioux Falls were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rudolph Sunday.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Gov. Wesley has appointed August
Frieberg of Beresford a member of
the Board of Regents to succeed E. c..
Ericsson, deceased. Gov. Vessey could
not have found a more competent
gentleman in the state, and the
LEADER c~ongratulates the regents In
securing the services of Ex-senator
Frieberg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-01-20

merces of Tammany hail. or, rather the hands OF
Richard Croker and his friends
Never there more astonishing illustration OF
demoralzing effect of prospective ocehoding upon
the forces of political reform.
When a Republican legislature passed the charter
creating the greater city by uniting Brooklyn Richmond
county and Queens county with the old city of New
York. political reformers felt of keeping Tam
many out of power that the term OF the mayor was
increased from two to four years.
Mr. Croker the Tammany boss, who had been living
abroad while regent directed the organization.
back to New York and nominated Robert A. Van Wyck
for mayor.
The anti-Tammany forces at divided. The Re-
publicans nominated Gen. Tracy; the Citizens Union
nominated Seth Low; the Jefferson Democrats nom-
mated Henry George and there three minor cand-
dates.
Mr. Van Wyck was elected mayor and Mr. Croker
became The absolute master of the city.
Through oyer-confdence and feather-headed jealousy
had surrendered New York to the ooers
Then followed the most appalling of municipal
debauchery since the Tweed ring boldly stole 2OOOOOO
from the taxpayers. Mr. Croker ruled the community
like a king from his club in Fifth avenue The mayor
a creature in his powerful grasp. Even the
distinguished judges of the court sought
the the boss and humby sued for his friend
ship.
In the midst this shameful condition of things the
now historic Mazet legislative investigation occurred. On
the witness stand Mr.. Croker the Tammany boss, admit
sit the theory of the city government right
through the organization in control should have all
every Observation-Disclosures executive, ad
minstrative and everything
With Mr. Croker in opulent exile, Charles F. Murphy
in time became the boss of Tammany AS the political
creator Mr. Mcclellan the ninetyourth of New
York. the sponsor of his successor Judge Gaynor
this bury obtuse silent and product of machine
politics is picturesque and sometimes pathetic figure
Mr. Murphy was originally shipcalker in Roachs
shpyard where gained some notorety as "slugger
Then he became street driver That was before the
day the bell punch Mr.. Murphy saved money rapidly
He started saloon well patronzed by the street
car conductors, shpyard workers. gashouse
men, dock laborers petty politicians of the gashouse
district"
in tho ohh
hood 1t was success Then he opened another, and
still another So presently the who yet to
be the master the great city of New York found him
self managing four saloons distcta noble prepa
ration for great civic destiny Here he gathered the