Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-09-26
COUNTY DIVISION.

Lawrence county must be divided, and
if we get division we must not only de-
1nand it, but must force it. The result
of the convention at Spearfsh last Sat
urday demonstrates that division is con-
coded by the very men who have hereto
fore opposed the measure with all the
means in their power. Any claims made
by the Meade county delegation-nine-
teen strong-for their respective candi-
dates for positions on the ticket, were
vigorously fought by almost every dele
gate in the convention from Lawrence
county proper, the outcome being that
we got nothing whatever. This result
shows that the Deadwood politicians rec
ognize that division is due us and that
we will soon have it.
1t is not clear to the average citizen of
the county of Meade why this matter
should be pigeon-holed for an indefinite
period. Developments from day to day
arouse suspicion that both political
parties hold this club over us to control,
il possible, the 1000 votes in this end of
Lawrence county. The impression may
be erroneous, but it is quite prevalent,
and brings forth much comment from
the people of Meade county who are
sincere in this movement. Ii past expe-
rienee is anything of criterion, what
assurance have we that new bill would
give us relief? A better act cannot be
passed, if substitute could be passed at
ALL It is dangerous policy and an OK
pensive experiment to wait for the move
ments of scheming politicians to secure
the early organization of Meade county.
The major portion of the present gener-
alton will be picking harp with the
silent majority" while our children will
be squandering the proceeds Of life in
policies trying to accomplish the
object for which this people
have labored long, and, so far, with al
most fruitless results, if we are compelled
to ask for new bill at every session of
the legislature.
We ask and demand division under
just and equitable territorial law, passed
over the governors veto by large ma
jority. We have complied with all the
of this act, and for the
matter to lie in dormant state as it has
for the past several months is a farce,
and gross injustice to the thousand vo-
tiers and 1000 people who desire the di-
vision of Lawrence county and the i'm
mediate organization of Meade county.
This is question of vital Importance
to this community, and one that should
be thoroughly canvassed and studied by
the delegates from Meade county to the
district convention to be held in Sturgis
on Saturday next. In, the selection of
for the Legislative ticket their
choice should be for man who will best
subserve our interests, regardless of per-
sonal preferences or any grievances that
lay possibly exist. Their deliberations
hould be wise and considerate, and If
uitable material cannot be found at
,ome the ADVERTISER believes no objec-
ions would be made if the nomination
hould fall to some one outside of Meade
county if the organization of tho new
county could be effected sooner thereby
These are few of the points for our del
sgates to consider, and as they are men
Of good Judgment their actions in the
premises will unquestionably meet with
The unqualified endorsement OF thor con-
sGtuents.