Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-30
HURON FOR CAPITAL.

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slole IN the center of population. The
exact geographical center should re-
celve no consideration, as, of all, it is
ene least important. Economy, conven-
fence and accessibility should ne the
sole controlling considerations. In all
tnese Huron stands pre-eminent and
Without a rival
ISL, Economy. Should the capital be
located at any other point in the state
OF Dakota, it will cost the Taxpayers
ln'mlleage alone for State officers and
members Of the legislature at least So
76o for each session of the legislature
more than it will with the capital To-
cated.at Huron. In addition to this.
the citizens of central, eastern, south
ern and northern. Dakota will be re-
qulfed to spend vast sums Of money to
visit the capital during each session Of
the Legislature in looking after and pro-
tecting their local interests, and which
sums would NOT have to be spent and
be a burden. upon them if the capital is
located at Huron.
The United States Circuit and Dis
trict Courts, and the Supreme Court of
the State by law must be held at the
State Capital. Now, at all times, law
yers, litigants, witnesses and all others
required to attend these courts will be
obliged to pay vast additional sums on
account OF the increased distance to be
Travelled in case the capital is not locat-
ed at Huron: a large majority of
these Increased expenses will fall upon
citlzeis as individuals and will become
an onerois and intolerable burden to
them. These unnecessary expenses
and burdens, both to Taxpayers and in
dividuals;; will be avoided by casting
your vote for Huronl The center of
population of the proposed state of Da&
kota will never be west Of the great
Jim river valley. Should the capital
be voted to the west Of it, these heavy
butdens will exist and be saddled upon
you forever!
I'd, Convenience. The location Of the
capital in the center Of population must
Of necessity be the most convenient.
In every department. Of life, and for all
time, this advantage will be demon
strated by experience; Many illustra-
lions could be given: A few here must
suffice.
The state, general. and law library
will be located at the capital. Law.
yers, ministers and literatetrs in your
county will always find this conven-
fence Of the greatest daily value. The
state law library within 20 to so miles
Of you will enable FREQUENT use. OF. it,
whereas if located 100 to 200 miles from
you, you could spend neither the time
nor money necessary to consult it.
Sd, Accessibility. Railways, the great
highways of commerce and travel
center in Huron, and from it reach out
into every part of Dakota.
In addition to the roads already in
operation the Minneapolis 4 st. Louis
R'y, a part Of the Chicago, Rock island
s. Pacific system, has surveyed a line
Of road from it's terminus at Water.
town, direct to Huron, and is now Sc
curing the. right Of way. This will
place central Dakota in direct commu-
nication with St, Paul and the great
wheat market, Duluth, increasing, by
competition. and nearer market, the
price of wheat in every part Of: south
Dakota. This road once in Huron can
not stop, but must Of necessity, extend
itself through the counties OF y%erauld
and Brple to that, almost impassable
railroad barrier, the Missouri river;
Huron is the center Of, population. =.
Takesyour compass and place. one pF
point Of it upon your map of ;D,akotfa,
at Huron, extend the other point .tofthe
eastern l1ihe of the Territory. and then
make a circle. This. circle, 200 miles In
diameter, with Huron for it's center. in:
cludes within it;{over 100000 Of the 25o,.
OW people Of: south Dakota. ~ Outside
Of: this: circle there is: substantially
nothing but Indian Reservations and
lands that will never be inhabited, .eex.
c,ept by the tho Cattle King
and the long-horned, frclicksome Tex,
as steer., What more convincing argu'
n1ent can there be than 4his to prove
conclusively that Huron is the only
proper place for the State Capital OF the
new State of Dakota.-Huron Alliance,
Notice. .
Believing that all Judicial positions
should be filled without regard to par,
tisan politics 1 hereby offer myself as
candidate before the people for the OF.
Ace Of County Judge, Of Jerauld Coun'
ty, under the constitution for the, State
of. Dakota. N. G. AYREs.
Whips and Harness Goods ct Roth
Bros. successors to N. d. Wilder. q
Vessey Bros, Ransom & Co.. hayetht