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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21

gan Of Illinois; William s. Holman,
and Schuyler Colfax Of Indiana;
James F. Wilson Of Iowa, John ].
Crittenden of Kentucky, Anson P.
Morrill, of Maine, Henry L. Dawes Of
Massachusetts. William Window of
Minnesota, Francis p. Blair of Mis-
souri,, Charles II. Van Wyck, Erastus
Corning, William A. Wheeler, Roscoe
Conkling and Reuben E. Fenton OF
New York; George II. Pendleton.
Clement L. Vallandigham, William Al
len, Samuel S. Cox, William p. Cut
Ter, Sidney Edgerton and John A..
Bingham of Ohio; William D. Kelley
and Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylva-
MIA and Justin S. Morrill, of Vermont
The party divisions were as follows:
Senate-Republican 81; Democrats,
IL; Unionists, 5; vacancy, l. House
Republicans, 1O6; Democrats, 40; I'm
ionists, 2S; vacancies, 2.
Lincoln's War Message.
The presidents message was con-
fined almost exclusively to review of
the events leading up to the crisis aud
to an argument against the right Of
any state to go out of the Union with
out the consent of the other states.
Following his lead, the congress de-
voted itself to the one subject Of the
war, voting bonds and revenues, vali-
dating the presidents past acts, and en-
largtng his powers to meet the extraor-
binary situation In future. and general
ly providing ways and means to con-
duct the struggle, and defining the ma
tion's attitude in regard thereto.
No graver problems have faced any
congress in the nations history. The
members met not only in the midst Of
perils to the country, but Of personal
danger to themselves. Washington
was menaced by hostile army only
few miles distant and was threat
ened with the blowing up Of the capt.
tol and the assassination Of the chief
officials. Finances were at a low ebb.
and industry and commerce were seri-
ously crippled. To add to the trou-
bles at home there was a possibility
of danger from abroad. Several Of the
great nations had already recognized
the souths rights as belligerent, and
the possibility Of foreign Intervention
hung like a shadow over Washington.
There was no faltering in the face Of
these real or threatened perils. A,half
billion dollars were promptly voted
and means provided to borrow this
amount or raise it from the revenues.
Congress seemingly was actuated by
the spirit animating the closing para
graph of the presidents message:
"And, having thus chosen our course.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21
Grow Elected Speaker.

In the house Galusha A. Grow was
elected speaker. He was only thirty
eight years old, yet despite his youth
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21

had been a member Of that body for
ten years. In previous session he
had introduced the homestead BILL
which it became his privilege to sign
during his term as speaker After the
war Mr.. Grow was for time pres1-
dent of a railroad in Texas. In 1894
he was again elected to congress from
PENNSYLVANIA and continued for ten
years. From the beginning Of his
service in the house to the end of his
last term was therefore more than a
half century, a record without paral-
lei in American history.
Other far shining names belonging
to the house were Elihu B. Wash
burne. Owen Lovejoy and John A. Lo-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21

ters and Carthage were of enough i'm
portance to be called battles. Other
events of the week were the meeting
of the legislature OF western virginia
at Wheeling; recruiting OF the Union
forces in Kentucky. following the cleo
ton Of June 80, which proved a FED
eral victory; the definite assignment OF
General John O. Fremont to the COM
mand of the western army; the ap-
pearance at the harbor of Cienfuegos
of the Confederate privateer Sumter
with eight American vessels she had
captured, having burned another at
sea, and the picking up Of an Internal
machine in the Potomac. designed TO
blow up the Union totilla Of gunboats
Congress met at high noon on July
d. twenty-five states were represent
ed in the senate and twenty-five states
and seven territories in the house
From Virginia came the two newly
elected senators, John S. Carlile and
william T. Wiley. chosen by the leg
islature then in session at wheeling.
Andrew johnson was in the senate
from Tennessee. In the house were
several representatives from western
Virginia and one from Tennessee. The
remainder of the seeded states were
not represented.
glance at the membership of this
momentous congress reveals now snort
ia the memory Of nation. Most OF
the names are now scarcely known or
are recalled only as names. Only
few of the most conspicuous have re-
80 Tn 61V In the
chair of the senate was Vice President
Hannibal Hamlin. who, although he
held many important positions, Is
noted now because he ran with LIN
coin. From Illinois the chair OF the
mighty Douglas was filed temporarily
nv Orville II. Browning. His colleague
was LYMAN Trumbull. Maine was rep
resented by Lot NJ. Morrill, and Will
liam Pitt Fessenden. Massachusetts by
Charles Sumner and Henry Wilson and
ohio by Benjamin F. Wade and John
sherman. Some of the other senators
whose names may awaken an echo In
the memory Of the average reader
were James A. Bayard of Delaware.
James Harlan of Iowa, Zachariah
chandler of Michigan, John P. Hale of
New Hampshire. Preston King OF New
York. Edward d. Baker of Oregon. Da-
vid Wilmot of Pennsylvania, Henry b.
Anthony of Rhode Island, Jacob Col
lamer of. Vermont and Timothy o..
Howe Of Wisconsin.
Grow Elected Speaker.
In the house Galusha A. Grow was
o1acted sneaker. He was only thirty
eight years old, yet despite his youth
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21
City Commissioners Proceedings.

City commissioners proceedings.
May 10Th, 1911.
Board OF Commissioners met this
date with the following members pre-
sent, Tossini. Pickett, Brandhagen,
and Mayor Tank. absent Knowlton.
Minutes Of the previous meeting
read and approved.
Moved by Tossini and seconded by
Pickett that the bonds of the follow
ing appointed officers be approved.
Motion carried.
f. j. Cooper, police Justice $4,000
with ii. N. Cooper and M Bennett
as sureties.
w. f. Durham, city Justice, $4,000
with M. Bennett and w. J. Byrnes as
sureties.
A. w. Tucker, chief Of police, $500
with A. G. Mold and j. e. Cullen as
|sureties.
VIM. Corson, city weighmaster 500
with Simon Ulrickson and Peter Fos-
sum as suretieS.
An Ordinance relating to the speed
of autOm biles was by unanimmous
vote passed on it's seconded and final
reading and numbered Ordinance No
216 of the City OF Canton S. Oak.
On motion board adjourned.
Attest: CARL f. TANK,
GEO. HoKENsTAD Mayor.
City Auditor
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21
City Commissioners Proceedings.


May. 23rd, 1911.
Board of City Commissioners met
this date with the following members
present. Tossini, Knowlton, Brand
hagen, and Mayor Tank. absent Puck
ett.
Moved by Knowlton and seconded
by Tossini that the following bond be
approved. Motion carried.
First National Bank, s12. 900. 90 with
Thos. Thorson, O. S. Clifford, p. s.
O'Neil, and j. v. Conklin, as sureties.
After discussing the library Brand
hagen moved that committee be ap-
pointed composed of Thos. Thorson,
Mrs. Q. S. Clifford, and T. J. Knowl-
ton seconded by Tossini, motion car
ried.
On motion board adjourned.
Attest: CARL f. TANK,
GEO. HoKENsTAD Mayor.
City Auditor.
May 3Oth, 1911.
On account OF this being legal
holiday board adjourned to meet June
9Th, 1911.
Attest: CARL +. TANK,
GEO. HoKENsTAD Mayor.
City Auditor.
Thomas Hannah and August Swan
son we're among our rsnsWal suhsoxil-
ers this week.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21
The War Fifty Years Ago

Congress Meets Extra Session Consider War Meas
ures Gausha A. Grow of Pennsylvania Elected
Speaker - Many Members Afterward Famous In
House and Senate---In His Message Lincoln Argues
ainst Right of Any State to Secede Without Consent
of the Other States--General Patterson Army Again
Invades Virgnia---Stonewal Jackson In Batte--Col-
onel Franz Sieel Fights Superior Force of Confed-
crates Near Carthage. Mo.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21
By JAMES A. EDSERTON.
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton. 19l.l

ULY, 1861, was momentous
month in the unfolding drama
al of the war. The week ending
July saw the assembling of
the Federal congress in extra session
and the movement of three Union ar
mics and preparations for the advance
of fourth 1t also witnessed fighting
at Falling Waters. BealingtOn. HarperS
Ferry and Buckhannon in what is now
West Virginia; Great Falls and New
port News. Va, and Carthage, Mo.
Most of these fights We're mere skir-
mishes, but the actions at Failing Wa
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-07-21
Klondyke Wins a Long Game.

The Klondyke ball team last Sun
day defeated picked team from In
wood and Fairview in one Of the
longest as well as the fastest games
that has been played in this part of
the country for some time. The two
teams battled back and forth for II
innings before a score was made and
that came in the last half of the 18th
inning with one down, Smith. Klon-
dykes second baseman grounded out
and G.. HokenstaG walked and went
to second on a passed ball then Fl.
Hokenstad hit liner at the pitcher
who knocked it down just enough to
cause the short stop and second base
for Fairview TO miss it and 6. Hoken-
stad scored from second as the ball
went in center field.
The game was witnessed by large
crowd and at no time during the
whole game was there a lack of in
terest. Batteries for Klondyke, Duffy
and Ringheim, Fairview, Haas and
Peyton. Five hits made off of Duffy
and off Of Haas. , errors made on
both sides.
In appreciation of the liberal pat
ronage received from the people Of
Canton and vicinity in the past seven
years, we wish to thank you one and
all, and hope that our successors, o.
P. Ford & Sons will receive your most
liberal support.
MRS j. +. SEUBERT,
ELMER E. SCHUBERT,
HARRY E. SEUBERT,
WILBUR FL. SEUBERT.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-20
Tuesday, August 22.
Measuring a Wife
Comedy p,
Fails Of Bohemia,
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BY the Powers Company.
FIRST TIME SHOWN.
Wednesday. August Is.
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Hypnotic drama. Double Imp reel.
FIRST TIME SHOWN.

Mr James. gay old bsohelor meet. bevitohing and
the beach becomes attached to
asks permission to call ct her city home He finally
fnds mother of hve children His friend
advises him go orphange where he succeeds In
getting lend him i've children which he
present the widow, representing them to be his own
But them all with
to make the best Of the bargain
Solax Comedy Film.
FIRST TIME SHOWN.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-15
Nebraska Pythian
Knights Arrange
Elaborate Feast
Veteran Knights Will Gather in
Omaha From all Parts Of
Nebraska.

Pythan knights OF high rank from all
parts OF the state will gather in Omaha on
February 10 to attend the fourteenth an
nual banquet OF the Pythian Veterans
Association OF Nebraska one qualification
for membership in this organization Is that
all applicants must have, been affiliated
with the order for twenty years, which
means that some Of the oldest as well as
some OF the most important Pythians OF
the state will be present In fact. the vet
eran Pythian Of Nebraska, John q. Goss
OF Bellevue. has been chosen as toast
master. Arrangements Tor the forthcom-
ing event were made at a meeting Of vet
eran officials in the office Of John M.
Macfarland. go Omaha National Bank
building, last evening,
IL Is expected that acceptonces will call
for about seventy covers at the banquet.
and everything will be arranged with true
Pythian dignity. Among the speakers who
have responded are 7. W. Mccullough.
Mayor James G. Dahlman Louis Berka.
George A. Magney. John b. Wright, pres
ident OF the First National Bank OF LIN
coin. and grand master OF the excheQuer;
w r. Allen. Grand Chancellor Of schuy-
Ter; and Senator Richard O'Neil. supreme
representative OF Lincoln. John O. Goss.
the POSTMASTER. is past grand chancel-
lor Of the order.
Besides arranging details last night for
the annual banquet the veterans associa-
ton passed upon about ten Applications for
membership.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-15
Hitchcock Replies
to Big Magazines
Postmaster General Says Periodicals
Are Realizing Enormous Profits
From High-Pricsd Ads.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1L-Large profits
asserted to be inuring to the publishers OF
magazines and immense losses being sus-
tanned BY the government In the trans
portauon OF magazines as second-class
mail matter at existing rates are made
the basis Of a statement issued tonight By
Postmaster General Hitchcock in response
to the attack made by the magazine pub
fishers on the proposed increase OF the
postage rate on the advertising pages OF
the large magazines. from 1 cent to 4 cents
a pound
Mr.. Hitchcock makes Il clear that the
proposed new rates does not affect news
papers OF any kind nor does IL apply 70
periodicals mailing less than 1000 pounds
Of each issue
In his statement Mr. Hitchcock said in
part
In an advertisement signed by thirty
four OF the principal magazines and per-
iodicals Of the country. 1t Is said the IN
creased rate will drive a majority OF the
popular magazines out Of existence and
with them the enormous amount OF first
class mail their advertising creates
The public should know that this charge
is made in the face OF the fact that part.
II not all. Of the periodicals are realizing
tremendous profits from the high priced
advertisements contained in their columns
which the government is today carrying at
the extraordinary low rate OF 1 cent per
pound and at total cost OF more than
cents a pound
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-15
Women Prepare
to Hold Office
Gathering Held at Pierre to Form
Party Whose Aim Is to
Seek Office.

PIERRE. s. D.. Feb n.-lspecial Tsle-
gram "A gathering OF women OF the state
was held at the capitol today having for
its purpose the organization OF a party
for women, which viii seek to secure Of
fetal places which are accorded to them
under the constitution without waiting for
the right OF suffrage for women.
They appointed a committee consisting Of
Mrs. May Billinghurst Mrs. Janet Cola
Mrs. Florence Jeffries. Mrs Cassie Hoyt.
Mrs. lone Russell and Mrs. Lizzie d.
Laughlin to meet within a few days at
the call Of the president to select a name
and formulate a platform for their party.
The women announce their intention OF
taking an active part in future campaigns
in the state and to assert their rights
In this way even II not TO allowed to vote
They made a request upon Governor Vessey
that he name a woman as one Of the
members OF the state board Of charities
and corrections, such place not requiring
an elector under the provision Of the con
stitution.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-15
New York Republicans
ALI Gather in Harmony
Colonel Roosevelt and William
Barnes, Jr., Sit Together and En-
gage in Amiable Conversation.

NEW YORK. Feb. 14-For the first time
since the fight at the state convention at
Saratoga last September. all factions Of
the republican party I'm New York state
gathered tonight in harmony. The oo-
casion was the twenty-fifth annual dinner
of the Republican club OF New York city
In commenoration OF the 1929 anniversary
OF the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
william Barnes jr., newly elected chair
man Of the republican state committee.
who led in the fight against Colonel Roose-
welt at Saratoga. was seated at the right
Of the former president and entered into
an animated conversation several times
during the dinner.
Seth Low, president Of the club, pre-
sided. He had on his list a. speakers
Colonel Roosevelt, Rev. DR.. Frank W.
Gunsulus, president OF the Armour insti-
tuts at Chicago. who delivered the Lin
coin grafton; Judge Emery Speer OF the
United States circuit court or GEORGIA, and
George Won L. Meyer. secretary OF the
navy. who represented President Taft
Lloyd c. Griscom, Henry L. StImson and
Timothy L. Woodruff were among the re-
publican leaders who were present.
General Frederick A. Grant. U. s. A.,
General Thomas H. Barry, U. S. A. and
Admiral =. H. c, Leutze, also were
guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-15
Washington Affairs.
(From a staff Correspondent


WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. A-(SpsciaI
TelegramJ-Army orders: First Lieutenant
Robert sterrett. Ninth cavalry. is detailed
for recruiting service and will proceed to
Fort Logan, Col. for duty, relieving First
Lieutenant c. Emery hathaway, Ninth
second Lieutenant william II. CowIes.
Fourth cavalry, will assume charge OF
construction work at Fort Meade, s. D..
relieving James 3. Parker, quartermaster
who will proceed 10 West Point n u. Tor
duty as assistant 10 constructing quarter
master. relieving First Lieutenant GUY
Kent, First cavalry who will Join his reg
imenL
Orders OF January 81. relating to First
Lieutenant William f. Mclaughlin. medi-
cal reserve corps, amended so a. to relieve
Lieutenant Mclaughlin from active duty
upon expiration OK leave OF absence.
Captain Charles l. J. Frohwitter. coast
artillery corps, Is relieved from treatment
at Walter Reed general hospital, and will
Join his proper station.
First Lieutenant Walter j. Scott. Tenth
cavalry Is detailed for general recruiting
service ana viii proceed 70 Fort Mcdowell
Cal, for duty relieving Captain Leon /.
fsoach, flIteehth lnL4nuy, VINO viii Join
his regiment al san Francisco IN time to
sail tor the Philippines about May 4
First Lieutenant SeatOn Norman, medl-
cal reserve corps, Will proceed TO Fort
Wingate, N. NJ, for temporary duty.
Dental Surgeon John D. Miliken Is re-
iieved from duty in the Philippines In time
70 sail from Manila about August Is for
san Francisco. where he will report for
further orders
Captain charles n Murphy. Thirteenth
infantry, Is detailed as a member OF the
examining board at Fort Leavenworth, vice
Captain Henry S. Wygant. Thirteenth in
fantry.
orders OF January "a. relating 70 First
Lieutenant Faris M. Blair, medical reserve
corps, amended 50 as 70 relieve Lieutenant
Blair from active duty on expiration OF
leave granted him today.
Captain julius n. killan. commissary
viii proceed 10 Louisville, ky, for tenn
porary duty.
Orders OF January 81. relating 10 First
Lieutenant Gordon b. Underwood, medi-
cal reserve corps, amended 50 as to relieve
him from active duty on expiration or
leave granted him today.
Leave OF absence: Captain Murray Bald
win. Eighth Infantry, four months; First
Lieutenant Gordon b. Underwood, medi-
cal reserve corps, twenty days;
First Lieutenant Faris NJ Blair. medical
reserve corps, twenty days; Major Henry
Page, medical corps, four month";; Captain
Henry 8 Wygant, Thirteenth infantry
twenty days Captain Theodore 3. Hacker.
ccmmissary, one month"; First Lieutenant
william r. Mclaughlin. medical reserve
corps one month and four days; LAeuten-
ant Colonel David l. Brainard deputy
cOmmissary' general three months Captain
Leon l. Roae. Fiftsenth Infantry 70 MAJ
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-15
OVER REMOVAL OF
COUNTY RECORDS FATAL
officials In Jail an Result
Of Fuss.

OKLAHOMA CITY. OkL Feb lL-wyatt
Staples. a farm hand is dead, and three
county officials are In Jail az Mountain
Park. as the result Of the trouble which
has arisen over the removal OF records OF
the county from Mountain Park to Snyder
staples, who was employed on the farm
81 C.. n Bull, one OF the county commission
srs. was shot by one % the men who ar
rested Bull although his Identity Is un-
known. IL is said Staples attempted to
prevent Bulls arrest
J. r. Armstrong another commissioner.
and Cnunty Clerk C. b. Bristow were ar
rested later and taken 20 the Mountain
Park jaiL Tonight many farmers are
gathered az Mountain Park
Governor Cruce has ordered Sheriff Dan
isls Of Kiowa county 10 Mountain Park 70
prey snt trouble
The county officials are charged With
moving the county records from the legal
county seat
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-15
WHO PAYS The COAL BILLS?
Question Between City Council and
the Police Board.
REPAIRS AT CITY JAIL ORDERED
PIumbinH Inspector distracted 60
Have Eatimate Ready ny Tonight
That Immediate Action May ne
Taken On Matter.

Attorney Thomas Of the McCoun Coal
company wants the city council to pay for
coal furnished the city jail. His demand
raised an interesting point. which City At
torney Rine was called on 20 untangle.
The city council advertised for bids for
furnishing coal for the city jail city hall
and public library. The McCoun Coel com
pany was awarded the contract. but the
Board OF Fire and Police Commissioners
entered into a contract with another COM
pany to furnish the coal The McCoun
company delivered coal. nevertheless. and
the Board OF Fire and Police Commissioners
refused to settle. claiming that IT had the
right to buy its own coal and make its
own contracts.
This controversy raised the point as to
whether the Board Of Fire and Police Com
missioners could enter into such con-
tract Attorney Rine gave II as his opin-
ion that the Board Of Fire and Police Com
missioners could enter into contract only
after It had been ordered By the city
council And IL the council ordered
contract which was afterwards made by
the police board, the latter would have to
pay 1t out OF its own funds Otherwise
the council would have to foot the bill
motion also prevailed for the passage
OF the ordinance regulating the storage OF
ali petroleum products. but the ordinance
regulating the construction OF fire-proof
buildings was held up for a week.
To Improve Jail Conditions.
City Plumbing Inspector weitzel was or
dered to bring in plans and specifications
and an estimate for putting the city Jail in
a sanitary condition. He was told to re-
port tonight so that resolution ordering
the expenditure may be passed. The for
mer estimate Of 500 was considered exorbi-
tant, and a hint was given Weitzel to cut
this amount by half.
The committee on railroads and visducts
reported on the ordinance which forces the
railroads to build the Bancroft street via
duct and recommended its passage Tues
day night
Protest on wooden Blocks.
A petition protesting against the paving
Of Sixteenth street with wooden blocks was
referred to the city attorney. The petition
attacks the legality of the ordinance on
two grounds-that 1t was passed before the
Improvement district was created and that
the signers did not represent three-fifths
Of the property owners.
The annual report Of the Board Of Park
Commissioners was placed on file, pending
an opinion from the city attorney relative
to outstanding bills. The report shows that
the park board spent SIS. 3S6O6 for park
Improvements and Ss7, 449.9s for road i'm
provements last year, and that there is a
balance Of 1874 in the park fund and
s. sSs. IS in the road fund.
On request OF T. l. Ringwalt. it was or
dered that an ordinance protecting dogs
and cats from cruel treatment be intro
duced for passage. resolution for the
grading OF Redmond avenue from Thirty
third street west at a cost Of $500 was
referred to Councilman Davis.