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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
COMPANIES
SCORE BIG VICTORY
IN FEDERAL COURT
South Dakota Railway Com
mission Enjoined From En-
forcing the New Rates.

Sioux Falls, S. d, March 5.-Judge
Carland's decision handed down in fed
eral court here yesterday afternoon
was a complete defeat for the railroad
commission and practically ends the at
tempt on the part OF the railroad com!
mission TO fix express rates in South
Dakota.
On December Is. 1909, the railroad
commission issued what is known sSi
Different Tariff No. l." which was Ia,
go into effect January Is, 1910. Before
that time the express companies pro-
cured a temporary restraining order
preventing the commission from at"
tempting to put into effect its new
schedule pending q decision from fed,
eral court. The railroad commission
filed a demurrer to the complaint OF
the express companies, setting up LACK
OF Jurisdiction. This demurrer was ar,
gued several days ago and this after"
noon Judge Garland handed down his
decision, the closing paragraph OF
which is as follows;
THE words such schedule refer to
the rates established by the act and
the power given is only to change, mod
ify and establish a rate in such sched~
ule that has been found to be unjust or
too high or discriminatory. The legis-
lature certainly would not have gone
to the trouble of establishing legislative
rates and in the same law provided
that the railroad commission could abb
rogate them as o o as they went into
effect by making a new general sched-
ule. 1t seems clear that the legislature
for fear Y might Ii some case 10 am
injustice by making a horizontal reduc-
ton in rates by sections 5 and 6 Of
chapter number 159, intended TO pro-
vide a remedy to the express companies
or any person interested to complain
in particular instances Of the injustice
OF the rate which would be created by
the provisions OF section 4. AS the
court is of the opinion for the reasons
herein stated that the board of railroad
commissioners had no authority to-
make a schedule for the rates COM
planned of, 1t is not necessary to deter,
mine whether chapter 159 is valid or
not. The demurrer will be overruled,
and ii is so ordered"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
NORTHWESTERN TO RENEW
RAILROAD BUILDING

Hurson, s. D., March Sit is given,
out by those in position to know that
work on the Hitchcock~O nida branch
of the Chicago & Northwestern railway
Will be resumed as soon as weather.
will permit. During the past few weeks
immense quantities of building mate
rial has been sent to Onida for distri-
button along the new extension. In adj
dition to this work the company has
constructed 80 or more concrete bridges
and culverts, nearly all of them along
lines in this part of the state. This
work will also be resumed in the early
spring, and will be carried on until
the wooden bridges and culverts are
replaced with reinforced concrete
structures. The one spanning Medicine
Greek, between Canning and Rosseau,
is IS feet long and is the largest Of
the number yet constructed. AT the
same place a canal 1900 feet long was
constructed to straighten the course of
Medicine Creek, which is known as a.
treacherous stream during the spring
floods. With these new culverts ard
bridges the DAD has been greatly i'm
proved and strengthened against spring
floods. The company is planning to
employ a asst number of men in the
construction of the railroad during the
ensuing season.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
YANKToN ESCAPES PAYMENT
FOR A DEFECTIVE BRIDGE

Sioux Falls, S. D., March BY a
technicality the city of Yankton, as the
result Of litigation in the United States
court in this city, will escape the pay
ment of SO, 295, the contract price for a
bridge erected across Rhine creek in
that city by John e. Quackenbush. q
bridge contractor. The city was not
satisfied with the bridge, and refused
to pay for it. Quackenbush then insti-
tuted an action in the federal court in
his city, and some weeks ago a jury
returned a verdict awarding him the
amount of his claim, with interest. The
city then raised the question that at
the time the contract with Quacken-
bush was entered into the city of Yank-
ton had exceeded the limit of its in
~debtedness, which under the state con
stitution is limited to not more than
5 per cent OF the assessed valuation.
As this was a law point it was argued
before Judge Garland, of the federal
court, who in substance now has de-
cided that the bridge contract was IL
legal and old under the provisions of
the state constitution fixing the limit
Of indebtedness which a city or a town
can incur.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
WOMAN DiSLOCATES NECK
WHILE ABOUT HOUSEWORK

Belle Fouche, S. D., March AIRS,
Roy Taylor, wife of a well-known
rancher living in this vicinity, was
the victim of a peculiar and unusual
accident. While working about the
kitchen of her ranch home she had
occasion to open the outside door and
reach out for something she wanted.
Instantly she felt a sharp pain in her
neck, close to the head. She paid lit
tie attention 70 the apparent injury at
first, thinking the pain would soon
cease. But instead of ceasing it kept
getting more severe, until she was
unable to straighten up her head. 1t
finally became necessary to bring her
to a hospital in Belle Fourche. An
anesthetic was administered by the
physicians and an examination of her
neck was made. This disclosed that
her vertebrae had been dislocated
close to the brain. The physicians
succeeded in placing the bone back in
place, but it will require several
treatments before Mrs. Taylor again
has the full use of her neck.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
EXCLAMATION CONTEST
AT YANKTON COLLEGE

Yankton. s. D., March 3.-At the an
nual defamation contest for the Val
entine prizes at Yankton college the
winners were Elmer Bussey, first: D.
T. Starr, second, and Ward Madole.
The successful ones divided $25 between
them.
Two pioneers are read here in Mrs.
James Smith, Of LakepOrt, aged rs, and
Lars Olson FagnOstol, of James River,
aged 81 years.
y well attended farmers institute
was held here Saturday afternoon and
was addressed by Professor Chamber
lain, Of Brookings, n State Engineer
S. II. Lea.
Bishop F. F. Johnson visited Christ
Church Episcopal Sunday and the rite
OF confirmation was bestowed on a
class of candidates.
News has reached Yankton of the
death at Monticello, Ia, of Horace w.
Gill, aged 81 years. Until recently Mr..
Gill resided here, where he had made
his HON for 20 years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
FOUR GO TO PEN FOR
FORGING CHECKS

Sioux Falls, S. D., March 3.-The pop
ulation of the Sioux Falls penitentlary
has been increased by three as the re-
suit of defendants appearing before
Judge Jones, of the state circuit court
In this city, and entering pleas of
guilty to charges pending against them.
c. H. Williams, an e~x-convict, who has
served two terms for forgery. was Civ
en- a term of one year and three months
for passing worthless checks in Sioux
Falls. j. A. Rooney, who recently was
arrested at Lincoln, Neb., and brought
back to Sioux Falls, was given a term
of six months for forging the name
of a Sioux Falls business man to a
check. J. a. Potter was given a term
of n year and six months upon plead
Ing guilty to passing worthless checks
on q number of local merchants.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
C. n. DILLON ANNOUNCES
CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESS

Yankton, S. D., March 4.-State Sen
ator Charles H. Dillon, of this city, has
announced his candidacy for congress.
In his published statement he declares
that he is in harmony with the plat
form adopted at the Huron conference
February "a, 1910, and with all meas
ures coming under the head Of pro-
gressive legislation. He will make a
speaking campaign over the state be-
tween now and the time of the June
primaries. In case John F. Schrader,
of Rapid City, and Judge Frank Nc
Nulty, of Aberdeen, remain in the race
this will give the progressives three
candidates for the places now held by
Martin and Burke. 1t is understood
that the candidacy of Mr.. Dillon meets
the approval of Chairman r. o. Rich-
ards, of the republican primary or.
ganization.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
NUMEROUS ATTACK
MADE ON HIS Wife
BY INSANE FARMER
Shoots Four Bullets Into Her
Body While She Is About
Duties of Home.

Ipswich. S. D., March 4-John A.
Johnson, a prominent farmer living
near this place, shot his wife late last
night and the woman will die.
Johnson had been lying on the couch
in the room where his wife was sew
ing and got up deliberately n Sc
cured his revolver and began shooting,
The first shot struck the woman in
the head, after which he shot at her
three times as she lay on the floor.
Mrs. Johnson's death is expected at
any minute, there being no chance of
her recovery.
Johnson was recently released from
the hospital in Aberdeen, where he a
been dangerously i'll, and ii is thought.
that his mind is unbalanced. So far
as known there had been no trouble.
between the couple. They were in
easy circumstances and enjoyed many
comforts in their home. Johnson has
been taken into custody and will have
an examination to determine his san
ity.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
CARNEGIE LIBRARY TO BE
MONUMENT TO ERICSSON

Sioux Falls, S. D., March 2.-As the
result OF a meeting held in this city by
the state board OF regents, plans have
been adopted for the erection of the
new Carnegie library building at the
state university at Vermillion. Presi-
dent Gault, of the university, together
with Architect Schwartz, of this city,
recently visited Minneapolis, where the
buildings OF the Minnesota university
were looked over with a view to OBJ
tanning ideas which might be incorpor-
ated in the new building to be erected
at Vermillion. Following the visit the
architect was instructed to prepare the
plans for the new library building,
which is to be constructed out Of a fund
of $40, 900 which Andrew Carnegie con
tributed for the purpose. The new
building will stand as a monument to
the late f. G. Ericsson, Of Elk Point,
who, as a member of the board OF
regents, with Governor Vessey some
weeks age, made the journey east for
the express purpose of personally see
ing Mr.. Carnegie in reference to max
ing the contribution. 1t was Mr.. Eric
sons argument which had much TO do.
with Mr.. Carnegie deciding to donate
the $4,000. April % has been fixed as
the date for the opening of bids in
Sioux Falls for the erection of the
building.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
MILWAUKEE nay GET
MYSTIC RAILROAD

Mystic, s. D., March 5.-Recens
events in this vicinity have again CIV
en- rise TO the report. apparently wei:
founded this time, that the Chicago.
Milwaukee q st. Paul Railway com,
pany is about to purchase the Rapic
City, Black Hills & Western railway.
which xtends from Rapid City to Myst
tic, in the heart of the Black Hills di.
rectly west OF Rapid City.
Two surveyors in the employ Of the
Milwaukee company made a trip owe,
the short line, taking copious notes
regarding the condition OF the roadbedl
The Milwaukee company want a line
to the Wyoming coal fields, so it car
engage In the coal carrying traffic. IL
we'll informed circles IL IS fully be.
lieved the Milwaukee vii;
acquire the RAPID City-Mystic
line and extend it westward 10 Wyoi
ming.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
BOYS ARE ACQUITTED
OF KILLING COMPANION

Wentworth, S. d., Mch. "A cor
oner's jury, which was summoned to
investigate the recent accidental death
by shooting of Eddie Below, a youth,
while hunting in the vicinity of this
place, has returned a verdict to the eff
feet that the boys death was due to
accidental shooting" The inquest was
necessary to quiet JUNIORS rejecting on
two other boys who were members of
the hunting party. The evidence sub
mitted to the ~coroner's jury was TO the
effect that Below and his two boy
companions were walking side by side
in a corn field when a rabbit started
from a point near them. All three
fired their guns at the rabbit, n by
some means which the other boys were
unable to explain, a part of the charge
from one OF the guns entered young
Bellows neck and head, slightly below
and behind the right ear. The wound
ed boy stood for a moment with his
land Owe the wound, and then sank
to the ground unconscious. He died
about Is hours after the accident
Hatch and Klump. er, his two compan-
ions, were arrested soon after the ac-
cident, but were released after the
coroner's jury returned its verdict.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
ELLIOTT MAY RECEIVE
$4,000 BACK SALARY

Washington, March 3.-The Senate
has passed a bin providing for the pay
ment of 81, 600 TO James d. Elliott. for
mer United States district attorney for
South Dakota. 1t will be recalled that
Mr.. Elliott served from July IL, 1906.
to March 4, 1907, under a recess COM
mission issued by President Roosevelt,
after the Senate had had an opportu-
nifty to pass upon his nomination for
the district attorneyship. Under the
law he couldn't draw salary for that
time, and Senator Gamble, who stood
sponsor for him. introduced a bill to
paw the salary for the period named.
Elliott mas since been succeeded by e
Z. Wagner.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
POLLING PLACE MAY BE
CHANGED FOR CAUSE

Pierre, s. D., March 2.-The court IN
an opinion on election procedure, from
Castlewood, holds in effect that the
changing of the location of a polling
place does not invalidate the election,
unless it can be shown that substan-
tial rights AVE been affected by such
change. The suit was over a town cleo
ton at Castlewood, in which license
vas adopted by the vote.
In a case from Meade county, the
lower court is reversed in sustaining
the board of county commissioners in
it's refusal to divide a school district
after the people had by a vote declared
for such division. The right OF the peo-
pie under the law to decide the ques-
tion of division by a vote is cited.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
SAYS WHEAT
CORNER IMPOSSIBLE
Operator Going to Europe, but
Declares He Will Keep His
Eye on Things.

New York, March flames A.. Pat
ton, the Chicago wheat operator, to-
day before sailing for Europe on the
Mauretania, said he would continue to
keep. In touch with the markets be-
cause OF the longtime interest he had
in them. Mr.. Patton said:
II have heard 81 good many reports
as to whether 1t would be possible to
corner wheat his year. / do not think
1T would be possible. In my success
/ tooh advantage or certain conditions
and I had the good fortune to get it
right.
zone thing i want 10 say before
leaving: I see that reports from Kan
sas say there will be a short wheat
crop. From my information n obser-
walton the wheat crop will be a big
one. and the wheat market may look
for an era of prosperity |,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
STUDENT VOLUNTEER MOVE
MINT FOR MISSIONARY EFFORT

Canton, S. D., March S.-The sixth
annual convention of the Students
union, which is composed OF all the
colleges of the United Lutheran church
of the United States, was held in this
city Sunday and Monday. Delegates
from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
South Dakota and other points and
states were present. The prime object
of this meeting was to en-
Hstn1ent anu support or the student
volunteer missionary movement. All
the sessions were held in the chapel of
Augustana college of this city.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
GETS TWO YEARS

Aberdeen, IS. d., March Carl Storch
was sentenced to two years in The.
penitentiary after his conviction for as
sault with a deadly weapon with in
tent to kill. Storch and his hired man,
Robert FRANKIE. had a fight while both
were drunk, and FRANKIE was stabbed
In the intestines. Storch set up self
defense and the verdict returned in an
swer to a charge of murder was a com
promise. John Sweeney received is.
months for rape.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
RECORDS ARE MOVED
INTO NEW CAPITAL

Pierre, S.. D.. March 3.-The new
state capitol is receiving its final
sweeping down before being turned
over by the contractor. While q num-
Der OF the old records are being moved
into the new building. the state off,
GERS will not attempt 70 get into their
new offices until some time in next
month, when the new building will be
entirely completed, with the possible
exception or some OF the mural work,
which may be delayed a short time.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
RATE SCHEDULES
CAUSE COMPLAINT

Wagner, s. D., March 2.-Not emily are
there inequalities in freight rates as
between equally distant points in South
Dakota and Iowa in their relation to-
the Sioux City markets, but discrimina-
tions have been found within the state
on noncompetitive lines, and complaint
will be made this week In cases Of
his character which will ultimately go
to the interstate commission
for adjustment.
Through interest evolved by investi-
cation OF schedules published in The,
Tribune, the commercial hub along
the Platte line of the Milwaukee. known
as the "Squaw Central" have uncov-
cred a discriminative rate applying to,
towns on the Tripp-Armour line by
which shippers reap IN advantage OF
fully IN cents a hundred over the
rates now in effect on the Platte line
on Milwaukee and Chicago shipments.
Attorneys H. D.. James. Of this place,
and G. P. Harden, OF Platte. acting for.
the commercial clubs. are preparing a
complaint to the state board of railroad
commissioners who in turn will UNI
doubtedly pass the case up to the in
terstate ommerc commission.
Following this action the CONNER
cial clubs will bring the matter Of Sioux
City rates before the federation OF
commercial clubs to be held at Yankton
about the middle of this month and
for that purpose data is being prepared
which will show in detail the discrim-
nations which exist as compared with
| points situated at similar distance in
Iowa and other states. There is a
strong organization back of the local
| commercial clubs which were formed
for the specific purpose Of securing
better train service and just rates on
the products Of farms as well as on the
articles which are shipped to the inter-
Tor for consumption.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
CANTON NORMAN DIES.

Canton, S. D., March 3.-Mrs. Caro-
line Chapman, one OF the pioneers of
this county, after a long illness, passed
away at her home in this city Satur-
day evening. Mrs. Chapman and her
husband came to this county 80 years
ago this spring, and for 81 years re-
sided on their homestead in Dayton
township, then removed to town. Mrs.
Chapman was always a great worker
in the Methodist church and in every
good movement a leader. She is sur
vived by her husband and an adopted
daughter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18

A new methodsof preserving -four has
recently been adopted with success in
England. 1t is done by means of COM
preston. With hydraulic apparatus
the -four is squeezed into the forms of
bricks, and the pressure destroys all
forms Of iarval life thus preserving the
-four from the O of insects, while
it is equally secure from mold. Three
hundred pounds of compressed -four
occupy the same space as 100 punds
in the ordinary state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18

The new st. Louis bridge Will be the
first important bridge to be built wholly
OF nickel steel. Two plans were bid
upon, one involving 32,000.000 pounds
of ordinary bridge steel, the other in
volving % 1000, 900 pounds of nickel
steel. The successful bidder named the
sam price upon either form of con-
struction. With the choice of either
material at identical prices the board
of awards promptly chose nickel steel,
the nickel steel bridge being assumed
TO be stronger and more trustworthy
than the ordinary construction, despite
the reduced weight. The contract
price was about $103 a ton of 2,0G0
pounds.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
HURON ELks ELECTS OFFICERS

Huron. s.. u, March At ii largely
attended meeting OF Huron Elks last
night A. B. Fairbank was chosen rep
resentative TO the grand lodge, and
Coler Campbell alternate. The follow
Ing officers were also elected:
George Kerr, exalted ruler; Carl S.
Jones, leading knight: A. A. Chamber
lain, loyal knight; r. w. Barrett. lee
turing knight; a. r, Stoweii. secretary.
Il. L. Abel, treasurer: III. III. Wibert.
tyler; r. b.. Dinneen, c. NJ. McIlvains
and w. N. Farmer, trustees.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18

The Bank of England is considered
to have one Of the most nearly impreg-
nable vaults of any bank In the world.
It is Sc feet below the level of the
street. Above ii is "a feet of concrete,
holding z feet OF water, and below, the
same concrete barrier and depth of
water. In this name tunneling be-
comes impossible, while with the SOL
der guard posted every night, the con-
sentative Briton has reason to believe
in the security of his "Old Lady of
T~hreadneedle street.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
OHIO RIVER FALLING
AND DANGER Is OVER

Cincinnati, O.. March 3.-The Ohio
river fell 10 inches in as many hours
today, thus rsmoving present danger OF
a flood In this section. A further rise
r. expected when the high waters from
the upper river reach here tomorrow or
Thursday, bur with the present margin
OF safety the danger mark OF so feet
probably will not be reached.
Today's reading showed the river at
asa feet.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
ABERDEEN WOMAN LOSES
FOOT IN TROLLEY ACCIDENT

Los Angeles, March AIRS. L. O.
Curtiss, wife of Senator Curtiss of Abb
erdeen, S. D., fell from the platform of
a moving trolley car at Venice Mon
day night and had her right foot cut
off above the ankle. She will recover
unless unexpected complications set in.
Senator Curtiss made a desperate effort
to drag his wife from beneath the car
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18

American show window lighting is
being introduced in london. IT is eng
toniary In the English capital for shop
Keepers TO barricade every window with
heavy iron shutters Just ais soon as
the days business is oyer. This is q
relic of those ancient days when it was
not safe to leave the shop unprotected,
but the American plan Of window dis
plays and well lighted store fronts IS
being successfully introduced.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
ANNUITIEs RESTORED TO
SANTEE SIOUX INDIANS

BILE has obtained a favorable report
from the senate committee on Indian
affairs on his bill restoring annuities to
the Santee Sioux Indians, who were
denied government funds on account
of participating In the Minnesota mas
sacre of 1852.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-03-18
GRAND ARMY MAN DEAD.

Huron, s. D., March 2.--Steven p.
Gascoigne, late of Sioux Falls and a
we'll known Grand Army man, was
buried Saturday afternoon, from the
residence of his son, in this city. Ser
vices were under the direction of the
Grand Army post of Huron, Rev. L..
X. Smith, of Grace Episcopal church,
assisted by Rev. j. p. Anderson, of tho
Presbyterian church, conducted the SER
vices.