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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11
"GONE

"The Pierre Capital-Journal," de-
clares the Deadwood Telegram, has
gone Democratic to the extent of
announcing that it favors the cleo
ton OF a democratic state administra-
ton next year"
The Capital7Journal is edited by
Hon. J. e. Nipple, for years state
auditor and for many years past one
of the leading republican newspaper
men Of the state.
The Saturday News, not having
seen the Pierre publication Of late,
assumes that the Telegram has cor
rectly represented its position.
1t may be said, We think, and that
without fear of contradiction. that
the alignment for the campaign. of
1916 ifs somewhat uncertain, as it
was in the campaign Of 1912 in South
Dakota. The cry Of "bolter" is not
going to have much force. There
were more boilers within the repub-
Iican ranks in 1914 in this state than
there were regulars, we fancy, judg-
ing from the returns.
And then, on top of the troubles
which have beset the republicans of
South Dakota within the recent past,
comes the personal popularity OF
President Wilson. That Wilson is
stronger thar his party is beyond ser
ious question. That he will draw
some republican votes in nearly every
state is likewise conceded.
On the other hand, he is likely to
lose some democratic votes. The
democratic politicians who have at
tanned to the position of bosses, OF
s~emi-bosses, have not taken kindly tc
the Princeton schoolmaster. He has
been too Independent to suit theil
purposes. He has not sufficiently ap
preciated the Importance of letting
the boys" have their say-so in the
distribution of the pie"
Taken altogether, therefore, Soutl
Dakota, unless the republicans shall
be especially fortunate in the nationa
and state nominations, may be con
sidered as close to the doubtful col
umn. Assuredly the personality o
Wilson will affect the vote on til,
national tickets in South Dakota, ant
to some extent this personality will
tend to strengthen the democratic
state ticket.
And yet South Dakota does not be
long in the democratic column. j
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11
THE BRYAN-WlLSON "BREAk."

Whether there is actually a "break''
between President Wilson and his
former secretary of state, to whose
influence MIR. Wilson owes his nomi-
nation for the presidency, the con
tinued attacks on the part of Mr..
Bryan upon certain policies advocated
by the president will have the effect
of creating discord within the demo
cratic ranks.
For more thar a decade Mr.. Bryan
has been the most potent factor in
the democratic party. The elevation
of Wilson through the Ne~braskan's
personal influence and the subsequent
withdrawal Of Mr.. Bryan from the
Wilson cabinet, have weakened Mr..
Bryan's hold upon the people, but
the many-times candidate for the
presidency is still to be reckpned
with as an integral part Of the party.
The differences of opinion between
the president and Mr.. Bryan are the
subject Of much concern among demo
cratic leaders. The fear is enter
tanned that, despite the alleged o
diality between Mr.. Wilson and his
former champion, the assaults of the
Nebraskan upon the presidents an
nounced policies a but ALLEVIATE a
certain element of the democratic
voters. The extent Of this alienation
is but a matter of speculation.
1t has become a byword that demo
cratic blunders at critical moments
when democratic success seemed al,
most assured have been the republi.
can opportunity.
VIII history repeat itself?
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

as used in connection with the re-
peal of an initiated law, is no emer-
gency at all, and that it Is itself sub
ject to referendum, in common with
laws in general, the people are de-
priyed of no especial right or author
ity in the exercise Of the Legislative
act Of amendment or repeal Of an I'M
tiated law, for such act Is itac!i SUI
ject to referendum.
Tut it should h 1C"ro In mind
that all courts that have passed upon
the question at all, Judge Taylor in
cIuded, from whose decision the ap-
peal was taken to the supreme court,
have declared that the Legislature is
the solo judge regarding the exist
ence Of an emergency. 1t has been
generally presumed that the supreme
court would so hold.
A court always shirks the respon,
sibility of passing upon points not
directly in controversy, but it seems
evident that the state supreme court
sought to soften criticism by intimat,
ing what it's decision would be If the
question of emergency were before it
But it should not be overlooked that
it Is Il mere intimation and that il
has no binding effect. 1t is now toe
late to raise the point, which must
await adjudication through some fu
ture action.
Nevertheless, there is no excuse fol
the legislative scheme to deprive the
people of the right of referendum
Every member of the legislature yot
ing to attach the emergency clause
violated his oath when he so voted
for he we'll knew there was no emer
gency within the meaning of the con
stitution, and he so voted because ht
desired to forestall the operation o
the referendum. m.. ,
IL is to be hoped that the court!
intimation will be borne out in fact IL
the event that the question of emer
gency is brought in a formal manner
before the states highest judicial tri
bunal.
If the court should carry into effec
its intimation, its recent decision il
no way deprives the people of thu
right of the last word concerning ini
tiated laws or the amending or thu
repeating thereof.
If the court should fail in the test
so much the worse for the court. II
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11
INFLUENCES FOR o O

1t is obvious that powerful influences
are at work to swing for Root the
states which hold their primaries
early. Minnesota, for instance, is
said to be battle-ground, with the
Root forces noticeably active.
The Saturday News has hitherto
remarked that, with the radical pro-
gressiye element pacified, or at least
Modified, Root would be one of the
strongest candidates the republicans
could place in the field. considering
sentiment throughout the east in con
nection with states that must neces-
sarily be carried to contribute to re-
publican success.
1t is even intimated in certain quar-
ters that Mr.. Root would have the
support of Theodore Roosevelt, al
though, in the opinion OF this paper,
the wish may possibly be father to
the thought. But lie there be any
foundation for this report Mr.. Root
would indeed be a formidable candi-
date with which to confront democ-
racy, even with Mr.. Wilson again
leading the democratic cohorts.
We shall be surprised, however, If
| Minnesota declares itself for the New
Yorker, Notwithstanding u eastern
neighbor has been known to do some
queer things along political lines. The
great west, of which Minnesota must
be considered a part, has not been
inclined to look with favor upon the
candidacy of a mar who has been sc
closely identified with big business
as has the distinguished senator from
New York. But therein. 80 far as the
east is concerned, lies his strength,
The sentiment in the northwest
particularly in that part of 1t which
South Dakota represents. seems to bt
swinging towards Cummins, the bril-
liant senator from the Hawkeye state
In the event OF the foreseen defeat
the man from Iowa, it Is doubtful
whether South Dakota could be per
suaded to lend Its influence TO til,
nomination Of the New Yorker. HI
would be about South Dakota's las
choice. we opine.
Still, should the convention nam
him for the presidency, there woul
result no such split as occurred !
1912, Even with Root as . candidat
South Dakota republicans would civ
d good account OF themselves.
We think It may be said withou
even an attempt at contradiction the
with the personality or Woodrol
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

such case the Saturday News stands
for the incorporation OF a provision
in the constitution forever prohibit
ing legislature from interfering with,
altering, amending, repeating, or 9TH
enwise "monkeying" with initiated
laws.
Then it would not be inopportune
to observe that Colonel R~OoSeyelt's
suggestion with reference to the re-
call Of judicial decisions is not as
wild and visionary as it may seem.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11
sUPREME COURTS DECISION.

The Saturday News ~perceiyes no
serious objection to the decision 4
the state supreme court, as handed
down last week with regard to the
Richards primary law, providing what
n reads between the lines is found
ed on fact should the question Of
emergency be brought before the
court for determination.
The courts decision is that the leg
islature has the ~undoubted right to
amend or to repeal IN Initiated law
in the absence OF a specific provision
10 the osAtrary.
But there Is an intimation that the
atttachiag of the emergency clause
does not necessarily deprive the peo-
PIE OF the right Of referendum.
In other words. the court intimates
that the emergency is itself subject
to referendum IN all cases not com
ing within the meaning Of the con
sstuatioa with reference to public
safety.
The state constitution, be IT remem
bered, defines what constitutes an
emergency. 1t d v that no law shall
go into effect Until a certain date
following its enactment excepting al
specifically provided otherwise by
the declarations within the bill ma
an emergency EXISTS and in that cas-
the measure shall take effect imme
.diateiy. and that such emergenc,
shaIi act be declared except in thu
passing of laws TO suppress riot, t.
guard against invasion. or to protec
the state from imminent danger.
No such condition surrounds tn
enactment OF ordinary measures. N,
such emergency now exists; nc sue
emergeacy existed in the winter o
g1s1s No such emergency has existe,
since Ae state government wa
formed. And vet scores Of measure
have been passed and caused to be
come effective at once through tn,
use Of this provision Of the consti
tutfoa.
The supreme court, without pass
ing directly upon the point, for it wa
not directly raised in the pleadings
suggests the possibility that the leg
islatare nay have oyerstepped 1T
bounds In the use OF the clause.
II. therefore. the supreme court il
going te hold that the emergency,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

would carry South Dakota with any
decent sort Of a candidate-and the
weight of this personality, even with
Root as the candidate, might be over
come.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11
Some democrats are seeking to get

DR.. Grain of Redield to enter the
race for the governorship. DR.. Grain
is an especially able and clean man.
He's too good a nan for boss-controlled
politicians to stand by, particularly
for the nomination. Well wager a
cast-of inner tube that the machine
politicians within the democratic
party will not seriously urge DR..
Grains nomination.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11
TAMMANY SUPPORTS WILSON.

Conferences Of Leaders and Wilson
Pleasing to Factions.
New York.-Tammany leaders are
highly pleased with the conferences
held here during the visit OF Presidents
Wilson.
The friends of Roger Sullivan of
Chicago have made known they are
looking forward to cooperation dur
ing the coming campaign with the
national administration. While the
president did not participate in any
OF the conferences, it. is known that
all differences between the Sullivan
and Murphy organizations with the
national administration have been
ironed out.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

It will come as a severe jolt to the
average machinecontrolled legisla-
ture to learn that its mandate con-
corning the existence Of in emergency
is not always to be taken seriously.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

The supreme court having decided
that the Richards law is no longer
effective. the primary campaign, there
fore, is postponed from winter an
til spring.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

Judge Taylor recently determined
that the legislature is the sole judge
with reference to the existence of an
emergency. The state supreme court
intimates otherwise, without saying
SO.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

What will former Senator Crawford
do about the situation in South Da-
kota? Will he "go democratic" il
the friends of the present state ad-
Illustrator carry the primaries!
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

Now that the Richards primary
law has been disposed of, so far as
the supreme court is concerned, in
terest may be renewed somewhat in
the Egan case, still pending before
the court.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

Speaking Of newspaper support OF
party tickets, the chief trouble With
party politicians is that they cannot
conceive how a newspaper can be
other than a hide-bound partisan.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

We've sometimes wondered why
courts hesitate about deciding a good
point even though it was raised only
In an informal way. But, then. il
courts were to decide things before
the fine points involved were directly
and specifically raised, what would
become OF the lawyers?
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11
WILSON'S MANHATTAN SPEECH

Considerable newspaper discussion
has been aroused over the speech de
livered by President Wilson befor,
the Manhattan Club. The meat o
the whole pronouncement is cor
tanned in the following extracts:
"The only thing with 4 tp. wv
borders that has given us grave
concern in recent months has
been that voices have been raised
in America protesting to be the
voices of Americans which we're
not indeed and in truth American
but which spoke alien sympa-
thies, which came from men who
loved other countries better than
they loved America, men who
were partisans Of other causes
than that of America and had
forgotten that their chief and
only allegiance was to the great
government under which they
live.
These voices have not been
many, but they have been very
loud and very clamorous. They
have proceeded from r few who
were bitter and who were griev-
ously misled. +
America has not opened it's
doors in vain to men and women
out of other nations. The vast
majority of those who have come
to take advantage of her hospi-
tality have united their spirits
with hers a well as their for
tunes. These men who speak
alien sympathies are not their
spokesman but are the spokes-
men of small groups whom it is
high time that the nation should
call to a reckoning.
1.-THE chief thing necessary in
America in order that she should
let all the world know that she
is prepared to maintain her own
great position is that the real
voice of the nation should sound
forth Enthusiastically and in ma
jestic volume, in the deep unison
of a common, unhesitating ma
tional feeling.
II do not doubt that upon the
first occasion, upon the first OPP
portunity, upon the first definite
challenge. that voice will speak
forth in tones which no man can
doubt and with commands which
no man dare gainsay or resist"
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

Grand Jtio ton. Colorado. a place
about the size Of Watertown. recently
voted by q majority exceeding four
hundred to let the theaters continue
open on Sundays. And yet there are
probably a thousand ONE voters In
Grand Junction.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

1t is now stated that Governor F.
III. Byrne has no political ambition
beyond serving out his present term
With credit. Governor Byrne has
been In the limelight for some years
past, and it's worthy Of comment that
some Of the newspapers have decided
TO let him alone FOR q speil-that II,
Ii they have.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

Senator Thomas Sterling, in a re-
Lcent address at Vermillion, is quoted
las saying that a newspaper should
to accept advertising matter
lin support of a ticket which it is not
itself supporting. Perhaps so-but
upon the same ground it should refuse
Ito accept news stories, no matter if
absolutely true, that tend to weaken
or discredit the party which it is sup
porting. III other words, it should be
a rank r1rtisan. We fear that the
senator has a misconception of the
mission of a modern newspaper. He
has in mind the old-time party organ.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

1t is probable-we speak only from
the general standpoint OF proximity
and the general disposition on the
part of the people of the state to sup
port one who has been somewhat
radical in his leanings in the past
that South Dakota will swing to Cum.
minis for the presidency, unless events
during the interval preceding the
state primary shall indicate strong
support for Hughes throughout the
east.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

Mr.. Bryan declares that what he
has to say regarding the Wilson pol.
ity for preparation for war must not
be considered as a criticism of Presi-
dent Wilson's general policy. But. all
the same, Mr.. Bryan's criticism will
have a tendency to weaken the demo
~cratic party before the country, for
the reason thai the party's policy
cannot be separated from the presi-
dents policy,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

There is considerable talk in Min
nesota about supporting Root for the
presidency. Inasmuch a $ Minnesota
viii be the first to record Its prefer.
ence among the states OF the north
west, the decision which u eastern
neighbor makes may have n bear,
Ing upon the outcome.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-11-11

@EEa. t@s EEEa
It's the opinion of the Lake Preston
Times that those who wanted to get
a candidate against Royal G. John
son, who will soon take his seat Or
the first time to represent this dis
trict, will give UP the job. Royal is
too popular. 1t declares, ito be re-
tired without a second term, as we
see the situation" The Saturday
News has been inclined to share the
views of it's Lake Preston contem-
porary in this matter. Nobody yet
knows what sort Of a congressman
Mr.. johnson will make Of himself,
and he is entitled to a chance to
demonstrate the sort OF metal that
is in him.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-09-02
MeMANIGAL TO GIVE TESTI-
M0SY AT COMING TRIAL
Informer In Mcnamara Case to Appear
Against Caplan and Schmidt at
Los Angeles In October.

Los Angeles, Sept. 1.-Ortie f. Nc
Manigal, who was the star witness for
the prosecution In the celebrated Nc
Namara cases, will figure in a similar
role at the coming trial of Matthew A.
Schmidt and David Caplan. Schmidt
and Caplan are to be tried on charges
of murder resulting from the destruc-
tion Of the Los Angeles Times building
by dynamite Oct /, 1910. The trial
originally was fixed to begin today, but
was postponed until early next month
on application OF the defense. It was
McManigal whose turning OF states
evidence resulted in the conviction OF
the Mcnamara brothers for blowing up
the Times building. Immediately after
the conclusion of the Mcnamara trial
McManigal was spirited out of the
country and is understood to have re.
sided in Honduras until his recent re.
turn here to testify at the coming trial
Of Schmidt and Caplan. 1t is said thai
McManigal will seek the protection ol
the county jail, IL It can be given him
during the Schmidt-Caplan trial.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-09-02
GIVEN A RoUsING WELCOME
II. +. Fitzpatrick and Bride Found
Many Friends Awaiting Them.

The band played "fIot Time" sireps
and claxons shrieked, small how.
played a medley on tin pans. ana the
crowd yelled speech" wher, Mr ana
Mrs. II. F. Fitzpatrick. the former our
once popular bachelor druggist. ar
rived on the west bound train Tuesdav
evening, from their honeymoon spenr
IN California and the dreamy Hawaiian
Islands. Mr. Fitzpatrick was hoiste6
70 the back OF white donkey hitcbad
to small push cart while Mrs. "Fitx"
was allowed to sit In chair placed In
the bottom OF the cart. Admirinx
friends then escorted them through tho
principal streets of town, into the
theaters, and all conspicuous public
places, while the band led In the
parade with selection of appropriate
pieces. After an hours sight seeing
the newly weds were taken to the
Murray home and the friends were
given liberal treat by Mr.. Fitx-
patrick who declared open store for
the evening. Mrs. Fitzpatrick said that
the joke was on "Fitx." "Fitz" said
that the joke was or Mrs. "Fitz."
Mr.. Fitzpatrick was married in
Greeley Center. Nebraska, June 18th.
to Miss Leone McDermott. after h
courtship extending over several years.
After short visit with the brides
parents, the twain left for California
where they visited the fairs and saw
the coast line from Alameda to Santia-
| From, IA f.tu hax ~. ~
boat to the Hawaiian Islands where
they spent the most pleasant weeks of
their honeymoon. The equable cli-
mate, wonderful scenery. and enter
tainment features made their stay
there most enjoyable. They saw mys-
terious rainbow falls, several vol
canoes by day and night, and cruised
about the Islands In native boats that
took them to every point Of interest In
the Islands. Mr.. Fitzpatrick said that
the trip home on the boat was I'm
mense. Every hour of the day wau
filled with entertainment for everyone
He and Mrs. Fitzpatrick won several
prizes during the return journey and
while the storm ragged during the last
few days on the water. proved to bs
good sailors and never missed meal
Their friends had been expecting then
several days before. their arrival ans
had royal reception planned wheI
they alighted from the train Tuesda,
evening. Several hundred people wer'
present to welcome them In no uncer
, tain manner. The plans OF the loca
conspirators were nearly thwarted b.
, friends In Pocatello who had planne'
to take "Fitz" off the train at Pocateil'
and allow Mrs. Fitzpatrick to come oI
home alone. Mr.. Murray stepped u
= the rescue of the local party howeve
q and saw them arrive safely In Ameri
a can Falls. lie met them In Salt LAX
! City on their way home and 1t is sal
was one OF the chief conspirators Il
a their unusual welcome. Mr.. and Mr.
!, Fitzpatrick viii soon be In their ne,
q home and at home to their friends.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-09-02
BUILDING NEWS

Mrs. o. A. Harrington is building
a small residence near the ground
set aside for the city park.
Hrrvey Beatty is building an ad-
dition to his new home and will soon
have it completed.
Anderson & Johnson are building a
real estate office for Frank Moench,
on the lot south of Strong's barber
shop.
r. B. Dunlap spent the fore part Of
the week in Rockland collecting foi
the Idaho Lumber company.
Roy Leightner is building shack on
his homestead this week.
A. B. Anderson is hauling lumber
from the Falls for a store and Ferry
at Bonanza Bar.
c. H. Powell is building several
buildings ON his farm on the reserva>
ton.
E. Hatley of Arbon~is bull ling a
room house on his ranch.
H. l.. Stevenson and A. L. Post are
hauling house bills this week their
ranches near Bonanza Bar.
The Idaho Lumber company is build
ing additional shed room west of their
present yards.
The Nibley Channel company has
completed small office room Sx1C
at its yard east of the Odeon hall.
Henry Veins is hauling house bill
of lumber this week.
The Idaho Lumber company has dis.
tributed two cars of cinders in front
of its office and yards to lay the dust
Gus Martens is hauling cement fol
his new house six miles west of town
Gottlieb Adolf is working on the
interior finish of his new house on the
south side of town.
The Arnold Pool Hall is receiving ;
new floor this week.