The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-24

aud maintained. schoo.s prOvi6sd aad
the state will neither sell the lands
to settlers nor In any way cont-sbute
to the apkeep For four years . small
APPROPRIATION has b-en made To con-
tribute TO roads saG schools in dis
tricts where this and predoulinatss
and this year Patterson OF Potter is
making q determines fight TO Increase
this provision so that the few settlers
in these communities viii get suastan-
tisl relief Naturally members from
more favored sections do not relisi,
the idea OF increased taxes for the
purpose and the latter greatly pre-
dominate Still in spirit Of fairness,
most OF them admit that some relief
should be afforded
A sensation has been sprung by
charges lodged with the speaker Of
the house BY r W. Lockhart OF Rapid
City, charging Judge McGee, circuit
Judge OF the Eighth circuit. OF subor-
nation of perjury and other misdeeds.
II appears that the crimes charged
are outlawed and il 10 questioned
whether or not that fact precludes
impeachment Definite action upon
the charges will not be taken until
the return from the recess.
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The constitutional amendment Der.
mitiing the state to engage in power
development passed the senate with.
out dissenting vote. The sentiment
for retaining these resources to the
public is very strong and has been
greatly augmented by tie arbitrary
advance in the price of coal ttis win
ter. The same sentiment viii doubt.
less lead 10 the submission OF the
cement amendment The very impor-
tsnt cement works at Yankton fell
into the hands Of the trust about seven
wears ago and have since been idle.
II the trust will not utilize our de-
posits there 10 a disposition to pro
vide that the public may. especially
in view OF the great demand for &C.
ment within the state for highway
construction. On top Of these special
amendments permitting the state to
engage in these industries Evander's
resolution taking OF the lid complete.
ly is being 'avorably considered.
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There is developing q very interest.
ing situation between the bone dry"
and the slightly wet" prohibitionists
and meetings are being held through.
out the state for the discussion of the
proposition. The Anti.Saloon league
bill has been introduced and provides
slightly wet" program. This is be-
ing opposed BY the old school prohibit.
uonists, who are for the bone dry,
while the moderate prohibitionists
are for slightly wet The Anti-Saloon
league is of the opinion that q very
large number OF people voted dry last
fall to get rid OF the saloons, but not
to keep citizens from getting an occa-
sional nip for the stomach's sake, and
that as leaders in the movement the
league members are rather commit
ted to the proposition that such
frients shall have their nip. From
all appearances the bone dry" propo-
sition is the favorite with the mem
hers generally and is likely to pre-
vail. The bill pending allows each
citizen TO enjoy quart OF whisky or
three gallons OF beer once in sixty
days, but there is so much publicity
required to get it that very few will
avail themselves OF the privilege
should the bill pass in it's present
form.
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The emeritus position" bill, provid-
ing that educators after twenty-five
years service may be put upon half
pay by the regents, has been amend.
ed into an educational pension fund
proposition which automatically in
sures every person employed by the
beard OF regents. Three per cent Of
the salary OF each is withheld BY the
state and placed in the fund. Persons
withdra wing from the service are pro-
tected by liberal provisions and super.
anuates get half pay, not to exceed
Sl.oo" per year for life The idea
seems practical and popular An ap-
propriation is made In the first in