Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

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RAILROAD DISCRIMINATION.
There II much complaint among our people Of
discriminating freight rstes IS charged By some
IN NOT one 81 those Who believe in indisSrim.
mate war upon railroads. have tried TO fuiiy
-ecoxnise the fact that without them the sreater
part OF our state would De uninhaDitea saeep.
they have feer the ptoneefsi and HAYS been
operated .: 4 foss; that ~. arc yet very snxious
IA. more rad SHOULD ts e. sa,ls, e ssp ss1s,as
II the state with our rich mining regions y We
BLACK Hills; yet we know that without the
people the roads would be vAlueless ana sney
should not be permitted TO become our masters.
The republican state convention held Ut Madt.
son passed unanimously . resolution asking
that the board OF railroad commissioners here.
after be made elective. with such Increased
powers as shall make abuse Of It's privilege. by
sny railroad In their state longer Impossible.
There are many OF our citizens Who honestly
question the expediency Of making these com
nissioncrs~ elective. on the ground that It's effect
may be 10 bring the railroads into our politics.
and that . board appointed by the governor IS
s'ecson rension. Il was, however, In response q
/, popular demand that the resolution referred
TO was passed. and IL is my duty TO prcsens TINS
time il Is hoped that our present railroad board
nav be invested with such Increased powell ~
MAS contemplated by the resolution.
II STATE INSTITUTIONS.
Tho prosperity Of our public institutions Is
something which our people very much desire.
pride to the provision which has been made for
She education af our children and the care Ut our
..l.u. .anlte. incse Institutions cannot "
il Willingly for such . purpose. Appropriations
amounting in the aggregate 10 u considerable
sum will perhaps be asked for their suppott by
we ought to remember that their proper main
tenance is imperative, yet I ~conjure you that
you carefully examine oil claims imparttally.
and never forget that . reckless use OF the peo-
N estimate OF appropriation REQUIRED Tor tho
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prepared by tho board having this institution
In charge and will be presented TO you Tor your
consideration. II gives our people pleasure TO
know that It's conduct thus far has been y
marked success. The big hearted man who hiss
been the colnmaadsnt since the establishment
OF the home hos made 1t In the highest sense
TO him and his noble wife the thanks Of the
people are freely gwen. 1t Is hoped their sue
cessor will be equally worthy.
The provision Of homes for old soldiers II IN
no sense regarded Is . charity, but has been
adopted by the government and several OF the
states as the most proper means 70 be EN-
ployed for the discharge OF some part OF inc
who have not only performed the highest DUTY
known to an American citizen. but helped 70
save the goyerpment in doing 1t. It is believed
that you will make all necessary appropriation
for the maintenance Of this institution.
DEFECTS IN TIE BALLOT LAW.
1t is believed that our present ballot system
Is susceptible OF improvement. Our experience
has taught US that whatever may be done 10
simplify the ballot. and make 1t plain to those
least able to understand 1t, ought TO be. The
free, u~ntrAmmeled expression OF the Will OF the
voter IL the object sought to be obtained. and 1t
Ia thought that this may better be accom- plished
by SO arranging the ballot that the name OF the
candidate for onhce OF each party represented
should appear in separate columns, with such
other changes from our present methods as
your experience and wisdom may suggest.
Our constitution provides that the judges OF
the supreme court, circuit courts and county
courts shalt be chosen At the first election held
thereafter 90 provided by law. and the legis.
lature may provide for the election Of such OH
Ger on . different day from that en- which an
election Is held for any other purpose, and may
tend or nbridge the term Of Office for any such
judges then holding, but not In any case more
than six months. The terms Of all judges Of
circuit courts. elected In the several judicial
circuits. throughout the state, shall expire on
the same day." There has as yet been no pro-
vision made by the legislature for the election
Of any OF these ofncers other than the judges OF
county courts. md your attention Is respect
fully called TO this subject. The term OF the
supreme and circuit court Judges now holding
II is important that you make provision for the
election OF their successor.
NEEDED E LAW a
Section % OF our present revenue Law pro-
vidcs that ut shall be tho duty OF the treasurer.
on and after the first day In July OF each year;
taxes, and II such taxes arc not paid on demand
he shall dit ain sufficient goods and chattels
belonging TO the persons charged with sucn
lakes, II found within the county, to pay the
same with accrued penalty and interest, and ali
accruing COSTS 1t will At once present itself
TO your minds that this demand Is to be made at
pie whose taxes may be delinquent are perhaps
the least able to pay them. Our farming people,
many OF whom must depend upon the years
production for the DISCHARGE of all their obliga-
tions, have Vt this time in the year nothing to
sell from which to obtain money. and they can
Ill afford the expense OF distraint and sale. The
absolute necessity that taxes must be paid
with the greatest possible promptttude cannot
be given too much emphasis. But II Is sug'
gested II you for your careful consideration at
TO whether some change in time for their en-
forced collection may not properly be made.
IN CONCLUSION.
II IL shall be possible for you to perform the
important duties demanding your attention and
bring your session to . close before the expira
ton OF the constitutional limit. II Is respect
fully suggested that such action would give
great satisfaction throughout the state. ! have
sire TO faithfully discharge the duties for which
| you have been chosen. Fatthfulness and hon
esty are equally valuable In public as in private
life and the man who thoroughly believes this
\ and keeps IL most clearly in view, is quite SURE
to receive the approval Of the people.
| 1t will be my duty TO communicate to yot
| from time to time such matters rs shall seen
to demand your attention. and l take grea'
! pleasure in hoping aud believing that the people
have intrusted the making of their laws to mel
y wn .ss win nnn psose sh 81 .Sa,r so IN syery way worthy
After Gov. Sheldon's address ex-Gov. Mel
lstte escorted his successor to his Office ant
the ena returned to its own chamber Il
complete its organisation. Before the DO
ginning of the joint session the oath o.
Office had been taken by the senate and IT.
| officers elected. The house completed iii
election after the departure at the senate
Besides the speaker the officers. s~elscsee
N. Van Camp, flrst assistant clerk
A. J. Kupns, second assistant clerk; w. 3
Ingram, messenger; w. A. Crooks, sorgean
at arms; o. H. johnson, assistant sergean
at arms; 4. +. Lucas, enrolling and engross
ing clerk; Haier Safer, ~janitor and watch
man; r. w. Lcvett, postmaster, and Ed
ward Brush, chaplain. Almost all wer'
elected unanimously.
The officers elected In the senate were
Col. Sol Star, president pro tenn G. N
Cooper. secretary; 7. E. Pitcher. first a.
sistant; J. u. Alderich. second assistant
David Eastman, sergeant at arms; w. c
| Chamberlain, assistant sergeant 1t arms
w. b. Kent, engrossing clerk: J. 8. White
bill clerk; W. N. Perry. postmaster; A
Wright. janitor, and Eddie Beckwith
Willie Brennan and Roscoe Mercer, pager
Each house also selected . committee @