The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-06-17
CONSERVATION CONGRESS-.

THE propaganda for the South
Dakota Conservation and Develop
ment Congress is now in full swing.
and there is every reason to believe
that not less than $500 of the most
public spirited and intelligent citi,
Zens of the state will assemble at
discuss the subjects of conservation
of the soil the public health, min
eral. water powers. artesian waters,
forestry and kindred topics, and
the development of the natural re-
sources of tn" state for the promo
ton of immigration and business
enterprise. The general line Of the
activities of The congress will be
patterned after the very successful
congress held in Minnesota in Marcn
last and the nation is being drawn
upon for the first talent in the way
ie is to be considered. Business
men and farmers in every section,
are showing the utmost interest, ana
conservation and development are
receiving the attention of the world
TO our great resources, and to the
opportunities which South Dakota
presents for the homeseeker and for
Investment
The greater South Dakota move
ment has been a matter of slow
growth. dating from period some
Ten or twelve years ago when a few
business men assembled at SiorN
Falls to consider ways and means
to exploit the resources of the state.
There If was resolved that the frsr
duty of every South Dakotan was
TO develop state pride: to bring our
own people to realize the great ad
vantages We possessed and the spe-
cial privileges which are ours. The
growth Of this sentiment has been
steady until pride in the common
wealth has become dominant SEN
timent among the people generally
and its substantial basis is shown
in the tremendous productions anu
the constant growth of bank depos-
it's and every other material ev'
pie
The underlying motive in the pres
ent movement is to secure co-opera-
ton and concerted action anon"
all of the people for the preserva.
ton of the resources we posses,
and their DEVELOPMENT for the ad-
vancement Of g1orificaton of tho
Specifically the CON
gross was brought about by the Suo-
eestion of Judge A. f Chamberlain
state superintendent Of farmers in
stitntes, and was called by Governor
Vessev. who thus gives it his official
sanction. The general management,
is placed in the hands of the state
commission, which
consists of Senator Gamble. Repre-,
Land Commissioner Dok-
ken. and Doare Robinson.
Pierre is making comprehensive
Dreparations to take care of the
crowd which is expected The hotels
are preparing to take care of vas,
throng. In addition to these accom-
odations. the citizens will open their !
homes. and Governor Vessey is pro-
riding several hundred Of the Mill
ia tents for camping parties.
The railroads are showing the
deepest interest and will provide
'leepers for those desiring that
rethod of accommodation Already i
IS shown that most of the degega-
ions from the large towns will come
~ special cars. About two-thirus
Of the county delegations have been
and commissioned to the
axtent of about 1000 persons They
the ablest men of every
7ounty.
The conservation commission IN
,harge of the enterprise have large
force of clerks engaged in preparing
material and mailing the same to
delegates and citizens. Throughout
the month and the rooms of the
will be the busiest place
amout the state capitol.
= The Pierre board of trade has
provided a rich silver cup to be given
to the county bringing the larges,
of degeates. Hughes and
Stanley are precluded from compel
ing for this prize.
The program for the congress has
not vet been fully formulated but
many notable specialists have been
selected for papers. speeches, dis
cussions. Judge Chamberlain of the
program committee, is in the east
this week securing talent. Among
those invited are: Secretary Wilson,
DR.. Wiley. DR.. Howe. James ]. Hill.
Marvin Hughitt, Governor Eberhardt
OF Minnesota. Governor Burke of N.
Dakota, Archbishop Ireland. DR.. L.
G. Mead .profocSor poricho mr. n