The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-12-18

products OF the graphic arts, also OF great vol
nms and vaiuc, only abort three hundred thou-
SAM volumes. or less than half the collection,
are provided with shelf room; the Others, which
arc increasing at the rate of from twenty-five to
thirty thousand volumes . year, are not only in
aoeessilie to The public, bmt are subject to serl.
Gus damage and deterioration from other causes
In their present situatio; A consideration of
the fact that the library of the capitol has twice
increasing value and its importance, at a place
or deposit of books under the, law relating to
copyright, makes manifest the necessity OF
prompt action to insure it's proper accommodate
ton and protection.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
My attention has been called to a CONTROVERSY
relating to railroad facilities i'll the city of Wash
irgton, which has involved the commissioners of
the district In much annoyance and trouble. l
hope the difficulty will BIC promptly settled by
appropriate legislation. The commissioners
represent that enough of the revenues of the
district are now on deposit in the treasury of the
United States to repay the sum advanced by the
government for sewer improvements under the
act OF June 80. 1884. They desire NOW an adj
vance of tho share which ultimately should be
borne by the district OF the cost OF extensive
improvements to the streets of the city. The
total expenses of these contemplated improve
merits is estimated at 81, 100000, and they are
OF the opinion that q considerable sum could be
saved If they had all the money in hand, SO that
contracts for the whole work could be made at
the same time. They express confidence that If
the advance asked for should be made the gov
ernmsnt would DO reimbursed the same within a
iNaaoudbiC tlIie' 1 nave no uOuDC tuIU CueSe
improvements could be made much cheaper If
undertaken together and prosecuted according
to 4 general plan. The license law now in force
within the district il deficient and uncertain In
some OF Its provisions and ought to be amended.
The commissioners urge, with good reason, the
necessity of providing a building for the use OK
the district government, which shall better Sc
cure the safety and preservation Of Its valuable
books and records.
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
The present condition of the law In relation
to the succession to the presidency IN the event
of tho death, disability or removal of both the
president ard vice president is such as to re-
Qu1re immediate amendment. This subject has
repeatedly been considered by congress-. but no
result has been reached. The recent lamentable
death of the vice president, and vacancies at the
same time in all other offices, the incumbents Of
which might. Immediately exercise the functions
of the presidential Office, has caused public anx-
iety, and n just demand that q recurrence of
such n condition OF Affairs should not be per-
mitted. In conclusion l commend to the wise
and thoughtful attention or congress the needs,
the welfare and the corporation of IN intelli-
gent and generous nation. To subordinate these
to the narrow advantages of partisanshtp or the
accomplishment of selfish aims is to violate the
peoples trust and be.ray the peoples interests.
But an individual sense of responsibility on the
part of each OF us. and a stern determination to
perform. our duty well, must give us place among
those who have added IN their day and genera
tion to the glory and prosperity of our beloved
land. (Sisned) GROVER CLEVELAND.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 8, 1883.