The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-02-11

Pierre. S. D., Feb. Sin a statement
given out here today Henry B. Ander-
son. OF Mitchell, former state auditor,
and minority republican candidate for
governor in the 1914 primary. outlines
some of the reforms by which he claims
the state OF South Dakota could save
close to 100000 a year in its expense
account, without affecting efficiency
and service in any line. Mr.. Anderson's
statement was in the form Of a per-
sOnal letter addressed to Charles II.
Weller, member of the legislature from
Dawson county.
Mr.. Anderson made the claim. in his
last official report as state auditor, that
n better administration Of the states
affairs and institutions would result in
an annual saving of approximately
$780, The present legislative ses-
sion made a request for him to furnish
details In support OF his claim and the
statement given out today is Mr.. An
Gerson's reply.
One Of the most urgent arguments
made by Mr.. Anderson is for abolition
OF the various contingent funds. which
he characterizes as the very founda-
ton OF an indefensible spells system. He
claims the contingent system is Illegal
in South Oak ota and intimates that 1t
is sustained only by official pressure.
He cites the growth Of contingent fund
expenditures in support Of his objec-
ttons--from $4,000, in 1906. to 100000
in 1914.
Resented Supervision.
in detailing his personal tribulations
In the way OF holding up questionable
vouchers, Mr.. Anderson quotes the fol-
lowing extract from letter which he
received from F. d. Gault, president Of
the state university;
1 have been in public service long before
you were vested with a little temporary
power and a bill of mine has never been
questioned before. You conduct your Of
flee in an arrogant. offcious and meddle-
some manner, and all OF us understand
that it Is utterly impossible to get faiT
consideration Of any charge or expendi-
ture that you arc not compelled to allow,
and that the only way that such business
can be transacted is by having a row
with the auditor. 1t seems an unwarrant-
ed assumption that you are the only hon.
est man In South Dakota and all the rest
of us are grafters. i resubmit the vouch-
er and demand just consideration of
the same upon it's merits and not in &C
cordlnce with your peculiar notion.
f. Il. Gault.
LAS a matter of information" Mr..
Anderson adds. Il will say that this
claim was never paid. Further, / have
stacks of similar letters that can be
produced il needed"
l.
sons outline for saving the state OF
South Dakota 100000 a year are out
lined as follows
All Of the state normals should he con-
sol.dated at some central point, and under
one management. offering a material saw
Ing in operating cost in addition to pro-
viding a better state normal school,
One Board of Control.
Place. all of the state institutions. edu-
cational and elleemosynary, under a sin
gle board of not more than three mem
bers. which would give better service and
save thousands of dollars annually in sal.
aries and expenses.
Exercise special caution against the Gre
alton of new departments In state govern
ment and promote consultations wher-
ever feasible.
Creation Of tax commission. which cost
state $4,000 in two years, claimed as I'M
necessary: that regular state equalization
board, with additional powers, granted to
tax commission. could have performed al
of the services.
BY making sheriff of each county game
warden more efficient services could be
secured In enforcing game laws. at less
cost. New game warden law. in first year
of operation. cost the state 1872 O54 as, near.
ly as much as the salaries and expenses
of the IL circuit judges. Under present
regulations no limit to amount depart.
ment may spend in one year.
Grief for Auditor.
fciaIs In trying to make close check or
legality OF alleged official trips, for which
mileage claims are presented. Regular
audit board should be created by leg!sla
ture.
Operating expenses OF a state is mo-
shown by tax levy, but by warrants Is
sued. Warrants issued for the year end
ing June 80. 1872 totalled H,515.01.A; fol
year ending June 30 1919. $2,l02, 240 80; fol
year ending June 30. 1914. Sc. 800. SlS.61. Un.
less expenses are checked either levy rate