Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
c0NSERvATIONISTS
PLAN THE DETAILS
or STATE MEETING
Secretary Of Agriculture and
Other Specialists Will Ad-
dress $500 Boosters.

Pierre. s. D., June 14.--The propa-
panda for the South Dakota Conserva-
t,on and development congress IS III
full swing, and there 10 every reason "
believe that not less than 2,500 puplc-
snirited citizens of the state Will as
semble at Pierre June 1880 ana jury
TO discuss the subjects OF conserva-
tion of the soil, the public heaitn, min
eral. water powers, artes1an waters Ioi
estry and kindred topics. and the oe-
yelopment of the natural resources u
the state, for the promotion OF llnHiisr"-
ton and business enterprise. ..,,,.,o,
THE general line of the activities
Of the congress will be patterned after
the successful congress held In MIME
sofa and the nation is being drawn
upon for The first talent In the way OF
SPECIALISTS upon the different SUBJECTS
to be considered.
Bushes men and farmers IN every
section are showing the greatest inter-
est, and conservation ana oeveiop.net,
are receiving an impulse that Is certain
to result in attracting the attention OF
the world to the opportunities winch
South Dakota presents for the nome
seeker and for investment.
Movement Has Been Slow.
The Greater South Dakota movement
has been matter of slow growth, dat =
ing from 10 or IL years ago, when a
few business men assembled at sioux
Falls to consider ways and means 10.
exploit the resources OF the state. Tnel
growth Of this sentiment has been
steady until pride in the commonwealth!
has become dominant sentiment,
among the people generally, and It's
substantial basis is shown in the ter
mendous productions and the constant
growth Of bank deposits and every
other material evidence OF the pros
perity of the people.
The underlying motive In the pres
ent movement Is to secure CO operation
and concerted action among all Of the
people for the preservation Of the
states resources and their development
for the advancement and glorihcatlon
Of the commonwealth.
Specifically the congress was brought
about by the suggestion of Judge A E..
Chamberlain, state superintendent OF
farmers Institutes and was called by
Governor Wesley, who thus gives 1t his
official sanction.
The general management is in the
hands Of the state conservation commits
sion, which consists of Senator Gam
BILE, Representative Martin, Land Com
missioner Dokken, State Engineer Lea
and Doane Robinson.
Pierre is preparing for the crowd
which is expected. The hotels are pre-
pairing to take care Of a vast throng.
In addition, citizens will open their
homes, and Governor Vessey Is pro-
viding several hundred of the militia
tents for camping parties.
The railroads are showing the deep
est interest. Already it is shown that
most of the delegations from the large
towns will come in special cars. About
two thirds Of the county delegations
hna tnd tcrt
to the extent OF about 1000 persons.
They comprise the ablest men of every
Speakers Engaged.
The conservation commission has
large force of clerks engaged in pre-
pairing material and mailing it to dele
gates and citizens. Throughout the
month the rooms Of the commission will
be the busiest place about the state
capital.
The Pierre Board of Trade has pro-
vided rich silver cup to be given to
the county bringing the largest num-.
Der Of delegates. Hughes and Stanley
are precluded from competing for this
prize.
The program for the congress has
not yet been fully formulated. but spe-
speeches and discussions. Judge Cham
berlain Of the program committee, is in
the east this week securing talent;
Among those invited are: Secretary
Wilson, DR.. Wiley. DIR. Howe, James
]. Hill. Marvin Hughitt, Governor
Eberhart, Of Minnesota; Governor,
Burke, Of North Dakota; Archbishop
Ireland. DR.. L. c. Mead, Professor Peri
sho. DR.. G. II. Fulton, DR.. Gault, DIR.
Elagle, and many others. The program
will be announced in a few days.
INDIANS CAST FIRST
VOTE At AN ELECTION
Wakpala, s. D., June 14.-Tuesday
was the first time the Indians on the.
Standing Rock reservation have had,
the right to vote. They turned out in
large numbers. In spite of rain and,
mud, to cast their ballots, taking really,
more interest than their white neigh
bors.
They had a candidate OF their own.
for sheriff and nominated:
him by a to l majority against his
white opponent.
They rolled up great vote for Con-
gresham Burke, who has been the,
means of passing SO much Indian legis-.
lation. They took little interest in 9TH
er candidates. although many voted
Tor Governor Wesley, but every Indian
voter was particular to cast his ballot
for Burke and their own man for
sheriff.
There were very few spoiled ballots.
which goes to show that the red man
will have to be counted as a factor In
coming elections west Of the Missouri
river In South Dakota.
RECEIVER MUST REMAIN
UNTIL SUCCESSOR QUALITIES
Chamberlain, S. D., June Ill. b.
Laughiin. the present receiver OF the
United States land office. has been adj
vised by the secretary OF the interior.
under date OF June 2, 1910, that his
resignation Of that office has been ac-
cepted. to take effect upon the appoint
ment. qualification and entrance upon
duty OF his successor
Mr.. Laughlin entered upon the du-
ties Of this office May II. 1901, and has
served continuously in that capacity
since that date, period OF over nine
years.
WOMAN DIES OF INJURIES,
Huron, 8. D.. June I4.--Miss Minnie
Baumann. who was thrown from q car
riage in q runaway accident Sunday
afternoon, died from her injuries last
evening. Miss Rabbit who was with
her at the time and who also sustained
severe injuries. will recover.