St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-17
THE DAKOTAS
WATERFOWL LIVELY
And Looking After the Things
That Make for It's Wei
fare.
The Editors of the State Will
Have a Royal Reception
There.
Will Invest $4,000 in the
Capitol, and 1t Will Over
look the Lake.
Excursion Trains Will Bring
ALI Voters to See the Site
Free.


Free.
Special to the Globe
WATERFOWL, S. D.. July 16.-The
races last week were a success, both as
TO the satisfaction given to the public.
and the financial return which they
brought to the Watertown Driving Park
association. 1t is universally admitted
that no such exhibition of fast horses
has ever been given before in this city.
The attachments by way Of fakirs and
gambling devices which are to be ex-
pected with Dakota horse race, were
present in full force.
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The week before this, it will be re-
membered, was occupied at Watertown
by the encampment of the Dakota mil
tia, who were present 900 strong. The
feature which was most commented
upon by the members of the militia was
the entire absence of sickness from the
camp, and the boys agreed without
dissenting voice that the shore of Lake
KampeSka makes the most beautiful
place for camping purposes within the
territory.
The healthful condition of the camp
IS also corroborated by DR.. Pettigrew,
Sergeant Of the Second regiment, who
says that contrary to his expectations
based on passed experience in other
camps, at Camp ben Harrison" he had
nothing to do. 1t will also be remem-
bered that the resolutions prepared by
I'm ant fhoY Ii hn
pie of WatertoWn, for the courteSieS eX-
tended to them, also included pro-
vision showing all ardent desire that
the bank Of Lake Kampeska be selected
as the permanent place for the encamp-
ment of the militia of South Dakota in
the future,
The editors of Dakota will meet in
convention at this city this week. If
there is person upon earth, who can
appreciate the good old fashioned hos
pitality of the fathers where the par
taking of bread at common table
seemed to make the whole world kind
it is the Dakota editor.
-
Realizing the fact that strangers will
be with us this week who are peculiarly
appreciative of social courtesies Water
members of the Dakota Editorial asso-
citation with royal welcome and enter
tain them in such manner that they
will never forget the warmth and kind
heartedneSS OF our people. Everything
that can be done to contribute to the
entertainment and comfort of the guests
will be looked after.
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This city is the home of Hon. S. j.
Conklin, who was at one time the presi-
dent of this association and has done
more towards putting it on its feet and
making it permanent than any other
man. For this reason the city intends
to look after these knights of the scissors
and paste pot in manner that will re-
fleet credit upon people who live in the
same city with the father of the asso-
citation.
Notwithstanding the fact that so
much has been taking place in Water
town, the question of the location of the
capital of South Dakota has by no means
been neglected.
The capital committee has been in
session every day for the past two
weeks. and where other towns and
cities have been depending upon talk
and newspaper puffs, Watertown has
been quietly preparing for the election
which will take place i'll October.
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The motor line, which was first built
In direct line to Lake Kampeska. has
now added to it branch which leaves
the main line at point about halfway
to the lake. and taking southerly
course encircles Capital Hill. This
belt line is constructed standard gauge,
and will be entirely completed within
one week. Capitol Hill is located
two miles west of the post
office, and affords beautiful
view of the surrounding country
with Lake Kampeska upon the west.
Lake Pelican on the south, the Sioux
river on the north, while the city of
Watertown presents itself upon the
east to the eye of the beholder. 1t is
the highest elevation upon tract of
5000 acres of land which are owned by
the Capital City Land company.
William Mcintyre, the famous rail-
road builder and general rustler of Da-
kota, is president of this corporation,
and under his direction Architect "
brant has just constructed large and
beautiful pavilion for the comfort and
convenience of the passengers upon the
motor line-a place where both rest can
be obtained as we'll as magnificent
view Of the site which is here presented
for the erection of the capitol of South
Dakota.
A special train has already been en-
gagged by the city to bring people from
all parts of South Dakota to this place
free of charge, in order that all voters
may obtain actual knowledge as to the
oduontaunc Offarnd NV tbic o;+x, oc n g.
place for the seat of government of the
new state.
This train will begin bringing excur-
sions from all parts of South Dakota
just as soon as the motor line is COM
pleted, and the eXcursionists will be
taken over the belt line of railroad,
around Capitol hill and to the lake
(Kampeska), thence back to Watertown,
without change of cars from those en-
tered upon the commencement. of the
Journey.
Eastern capitalists are in the city at
this time with view of expanding $780,
600 upon line of street railway, to be
Immediately constructed; and, owing
to this fact. the moter line will probably
not be built along Kemp avenue,
through the heart of the city, as origi-
nally intended. Property owners are
much opposed to any innovation which
will cause cars propelled by steam to
be propelled through the main avenues
of the city.
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Watertown does not rely upon the
efficiency of painted paper maps covered
with q network of fictitious railroads, to
obtain majority vote for the capital.
Another proof of this fact is that fund
of 5000 has been raised and placed in
the handsof Supt. Berry, of the Mime
apolis Park System, for the purpose of
making boulevards and drives in this
city.
This sum. although apparently small,
Is in reality adequate for the purpose,
because nature has furnished all of the
expensive part of this work, and, as
Supt. Berry suggests, all that is now
necessary is to finish off the beautiful