The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-09-24


plainticid Sept q, 1856
To the Editor of the GRAPHIC.
In reference to an article in your issue Of the
18th entitled Counted Out l wish to make n
few statements that can be substantiated. In
the first place 1t WIS suggested not moved by
Gregory to take the school poll list &c. MIR.
Skerry moved and MIR. Frye seconded the motion
to take the school poll list. Before the motion
was put by the chairman Mr. Austin began talk
ing for quite space of time, closing with the
remark, whats the of monkeying with this
matter, let us go to work" and moved that Mr.
Skerry, Gregory and Frye be Il committee to
ascertain the number of school polls in the
county. The Chairman decided that motion
was unnecessary, and appointed the above named.
No vote has been taken adopting any list nor
fixing any basis since Oct. 1884 by the board OF
county commissioners. That the report of those
appointed to ascertain the number OF school
polls to be 1875 is correct. Mai. Kellam asked
if more We're found to be voters than the list
contained that the number be increased to that
amount. Mr.. Roberts. for kimball likewise
asked that ii the list contained those who had
been known to move away, that they be stricken
from the list 1t was agreed. which left but
little to do except compile and enuncrate. About
tins stage of affairs men began to appear who
made affidavit that they signed the petition.
and the man who circulated tho petition made
like affidavit. Mr., Austin moved in those in
stances that the names be stricken from the pc
titlon. and Il vote taken, it WAS ordered. will
tell you pluinly Mr.. Austin WIS not "euchred
gagged or silenced" but made more than half
the motions to strike from the petition names of
those who were proven not to be voters, or who
had not signed 1t themselves. Thus matters pro-
gressed until Saturday. Mr.. Austin snid he was
satisfied there We're not enough to 70 through
and moved 10 throw the whole thing overheard.
stated l did not like to see q matter summarily
dismissed; that the people ought TO have state
ment of the matter. that they might rightly jndge
AIR. Austin said pat in this form, The commits
sioners being satisfied the petition does not con-
tain two-thirds of the voters of the county the
| petition is donied. A Resolution was drawn. and
voted unanimously! Mr.. Austin voting aye with
the balance Gregory did not raise his voice, but
not voting no virtually voted in the affirmative.
Now, in regard to adding to the petition. The
town of Kunball according 10 the returns of the
| Assessor contains li5 school polls. The town OF
! Chamberlain 25G. You very we'll know q Kim
ball mau hates TO be outdoue. and when speaking
! OF tho nurlber in Klmpail IN comparison with
| o0het towns, hinbitll man nominee On tick
f! ct i4r pr0niae!t position sad 1t WIS not cor
fsel, fus he knew "a voters who were on the
lis, ;.nd i!r. .A,:&ttn, IN tal1iug with official
s,i.tod hiiIoaJl contained 24J. Tie petition when
the vote WAS taken contained taS names, with o
largo number OF ailidavts of men who claim
they Gld no0 sigu it. Yoar position not de-
feated by men antasonistic To Klmba,! but fol
want vi two-thirds of the voters of the county.
Yours Truly,