The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-01-05
Pierre. S. D.. Jan. 3.-Governor yes-
-sey's message to the state legislature,
delivered here today, is in part as fol-

In obedience to constitutional require
nlents and In accordance with established
custom, it is again my duty and my pleas
nre to bring to your attention such mat
ters of public import as / deem relevant
and emit and to you for
gained through observation and ex-
during the past two years Of my
incumbency in the office of chief execu-
tive.
Since your last session South Dakota has
advanced in material prosperity to a de-
tree that must elicit the surprise even of
hose who had anticipated a large and
sapid growth. We find that along all lines
If Industrial activity there has been a
iteady and symmetrical increase as a re-
inlt of the enterprise and thrift of our
jeople. 1t Is worthy of note that an I'M
Usual interest has been manifested along
Al lines Of education and that a decided
tdyance has been made toward a higher
Noticeable; in increased banking facili-
les; in the building Of new lines of rail-
.oad; in the settlement of q great ex-
3anse of open country; in the develop
rent of our agricultural inteTeSts-along
zach and every one OF these lines South
Dakota has made a remarkable record
Turing the past two years. Our
Are practically unlimited and to their de-
telopment our people should bend their
tnergies.
1t is the duty Of each and every repre-
sentative to express the needs of his con-
itituency but it IS as much his duty to
AXE counsel with all his fellow representa-
ives and thereby bring about the greatest
,ood to the greatest number OF the states
seople. This is imperative. 1t Is for the
seneral good that government is estab-
ished, for the preservation of our society,
or the security OF the individual and for
he protection of property, and not for the
benefit of a select few.
Therefore. as has been said. let us in
)ur state legislation labor to promote all
he interests of the state so far as it lies
Mihin our power to accomplish that end.
The good which has been done should be
'ostered and increased, the mistakes, II
here be any, should be corrected and the
lew laws should be. if possible, more sim
pie, concise and effective.
IN the matter -of appropriations I feel
mai l would not be doing my full duty
I'D l not address to you a word of eau
Ion and advice. The will of the legisla-
.tre in regard to the enactment of ap-
fropriation bills into laws should not re-
teiFe the opposition of the governor unless
The aggregate amounts appropriated eN-
teed a reasonable limit. The efficiency
md progress of our institutions should not
be retarded by lack of appropriation UNI
less the necessity is absolute, but l know
of no valid reason why the affairs of a
itate should not be conducted as carefully
Ind as conscientiously as those of a pri-
ate business OF concern, and a legislative
body which devotes its attention intelli-
gently. TO the scrutiny of state affairs will
undoubtedly receive the just oommenda-
Ton of the people throughout the state.
However. due consideration should be
slven to the constantly growing needs of
The state and her institutions. and 1t is
but right and just thai those institutions
ihould be furnished with ssuffic!ent means
10 fulfill their legitimate purposes in a
roper and progressive manner; The state
mas been generous always in It's concern
tor them and there Is no reason for. nor
ikelihood of, a different course being pur-
sued at this time.
Educational.
During the past two years such rapid
strides have been made along education
If learning but by the public schools as
well, that South Dakota need not avoid
rorIipafisoi with afy= of The sister states
IN this regard. Upon our school rests the
future safety of our country and each and
very one of them is deserving of the fos-
tering care of the state in order that the
elevated, and certainly there can be no
noubt that it Is the duty of the Legislature
to provide for the progressive develop
neht OF our entire school system.
Our educational institutions from the
university down to the common schools
nave been doing a great work for the state
and the legislature cannot afford to with
draw any part of the aid heretofore ex-
tended to these institutions. for by re-
fardfng their progress you proportionately
retard the state in its highest develop
pie and our public school system should
be very carefully guarded and supported
by all classes and parties.
1t seems to me that the educational prc.,-
lem of today deals most particularly with
the question of the rural school,, for in
vestigatton shows that the latter has not
kept pace with the rapid advancement
which has beer. made along other educa-
tional lines. / had considered the wisdom
Of appointing an educational commission,
but learned tnat the Educational Associa-
ton of the State has wisely taken tina
step and appointed q very strong and
able OF nine members, tie re-
suit or whose work Is a code dealing
largely with the Improvement of the rural
school, and with the addition Of manual
training and domestic science departments
TO other schools. L believe that the code
which this committee is presenting to the
legislature is worthy Of you most earnest
consideration. and 1 do especially recon.
mend the addition OF the manual training
and domestic science departments witt
proper appropriations necessary for then
maintenance and heaithful growth.
State institutions.
Fem the report of the state board OF
charlties and corrections. which. by the
way. is worthy Of our especial considera.
ton, 1t appears that the various penal anc
eteemosynary institutions of the state arr
IN good condition, and 1t is gratifying tt
the state to know that the management O.
ali has been wise. efficient and frugal.
In the school tor deaf mutes, a grea'
and important work is being done. Th,
school is now under the superintendency o
Mr.. Howard w, Simpson who is unusu
ally familiar with the work of caring TO
these peculiarly helpless people. / approx,
ofa thorniigh and comprehensive indus
trial education for these unfortunates IL
order that each and every one of then
may leave the institution well fitted Il
cope with the practical side of life.
We ave only to remember that Heller
Keller, although she is deaf and dumb AM
blind, is nevertheless educated, culture,
and refined, In order to realize the valu,
OF kind and persistent efforts in the treat
ment of the deaf mute.
The school for the blind during almos
the entire past two years has been Ii
charge of Leila NJ. Curl, who Is a woman
of experience and enthusiasm for the worl
and has well conducted the affairs of tn
institution. Mrs. Curl has proven hersel
"A thoroughly competent superintendent.
conscientious and capable, and deeply in
1erested In the school and the educatio
of tho pupils. An extra effort should b
made to place all the bsind OF the state i
the school.
The dormitory, for the construction o
which the legislature OF 1909 appropriate
the sum of $4,000. has been satisfactory
completed.
In the school for the feeble minded m,,c
good is being done and DIR. Kutnewsky an
his entire force OF very able assistants ar
entitled TO much credit for the satisfactor
results which l,ave been obtained.
Kindly treatment of the unfortunate In
mates always is evident and there is n
doubt hat the best possible care an
training is giyea them. The industris
work being done by the pupils is especial ii