Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-29
Lincoln County at Pierre.

Brynjulson and Obey Thompson.
Lincoln County at Pierre.
Lincoln was the banner county at
the November election, giving Gov
ernor Vessey a greater majority than
any other county in the state, and
but two OF the largest counties In the
state gave President Taft a greater
majority than old LincolnA With
this record behind them the Lincoln
county members went to Pierre pre-
pared to back up Governor Wesley
and his reform administration.
Senator Laxson is chairman OF the
committee on public institutions and
Is serving his second term and is
thoroughly posted. He Is a member
Of the appropriation committee this
year and was a member Of the same
committee two years ago when the
institution counties demanded the
limit for improvements. This year
the institution counties are again
anxious to secure large appropriations
but the general sentiment Of the leg
islature is to go slow in this direc-
tion, and Governor Wesley is also
pledged to economy.
Senator Laxson enjoys the esteem
and confidence of his brother senators
to a high degree and his voice has
weight In committee deliberations as
well as on the floor of the senate. He
regards the party pledge for economy
as sacred and stands ready to combat
any unnecessary extravaganza in APP
preparations. He will support any
just and necessary appropriation but
no more. The voice OF the taxpayers
has been heard over the state pro-
testing against extravaganza and the
legislature will be wise If it needs the
warning. Senator Laxson will be
faithful and firm In carrying out the
wishes Of taxpayers.
The Lincoln county members OF the
House were generously remembered
by Speaker CLANCY in committee APP
pointments. Nj. Cable of Hudson
was honored with the craftsmanship
Of the appropriation committee, a po-
.sition full Of hard work and temper
testing honors, because II the chairman
stands for economy and honest appro-
priarions he has to face the continue
Gus demands of gentlemen from coun-
Ties with public institutions who
are generally elected to reduce the
treasury surplus without due regard
for the bank account of the taxpayer.
Mr.. Cable is competent and thor
oughly posted as to his duties, having
been chairman of the committee two
years ago when the institution coun-
ties got the upper hand and escaped
q veto by Gov. Crawford. Mr.. Cable
will be firm In his demand for econ
omy this year and he will win because
he has the people Esihnd him, and
the demands Of the people cannot be
ignored with impunity. MI. Gable
has no public institution to look after
and therefore can be eminently fair
to all other counties who are see king
aid from the treasury. Mr.. Cable is
well equipped for the difficult task
before him and the LEADER Is firm In
the belief that his record will prove
the wisdom Of his selection by that
we'll balanced, able and judicious
gentleman, Speaker Chaney of Clay
county.
Representative Brynjulson is chair
man Of the committee on Irrigation
and Drainage end has one Of the most
important committees in the house
because there Is much new legislation
to be considered and opinion differs
as to the best manner Of framing a
law that will be just and fair for all.
He Is also q member of the committee
on Highways, Bridges and Ferries,
another very Important committee,
and between them Representative
Brynjulson has enough to keep him
busy up to the hour of adjournment
In March. Gopd roads and drainage
are important matters and the law
makers will be fortunate indeed II
they can frame laws that will meet
the honest demands Of the people.
Representative Peterson Is chair
man Of the committee on Charitable
Institutions, a very Important COM
mittee, and is also a member Of other
1t will thus be observed that the
Lincoln county law makers are we'll
cared for, and stand high among their
at Pierre. They are all
good men and true Tg7
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