The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-11-02

anu AL q. t'tSt matters Will be lglt IN the
hands OF The legislature.
\ vote 'lrs' ; IN favor OF a change in
me CoNSI.'a'oa, as above indicated, and a
stllutlon Is u now exists.
ID
y JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing and
Agreeing TO an Amendment Of Section (lO)
or AriIc.c NJ ot the state Constitution. Re
iatlng TO Revenue and Finance.
Explanatory Statement by the Attorney
General.
SECTION 10 Of Article NJ of the Consti-
tuition as II now exists, limits the power to
levy special assessments against abutting or
contiguous property for local improvements
to the corporate authorities of cities, towns
and NIlla-,s
The purpose and intent of this proposed
amendment IS to add a proviso extending
such authority 10 the state, county or other
taxing distinct, through its proper authority.
to levy ana collect special assessments upon
land lying along the banks OF any river, and
other lands subject 10 damage by such
river for the purpose of protecting such
lands against damage by erosion or flooding.
y vote Yes is in favor OF a change IN
the Constitution. as above indicated. and a
vote no IS in favor of leaving the CON
s%tltutiou rs il now exists.
Notice is further given that at said cleo
ton there VIII be FOUR Initiated measures
submitted as follows:
AN c ENTITLED. An Act Relating to
the Manufacture, Distribution and Sale of
Power Purposes by Means of a state Con
structed, owned, Maintained and Operated
Hydru-E.rCtrlC Power Plant and Transmits
Exploratory statement by the Attorney
General.
The purpose and effect of the above pro-
posed measure is that, upon its becoming a
law. the state OF South Dakota Will be au-
thoriztd 10 construct, own, maintain and op-
crate hldro-eIectric plants and transmission
systems Tor the manufacture, distribution
and sale Of electric current. such power
plants are to be located on the Missouri
River at such points as the Commission shall
Diet plTlIUa and the nrn1art for FIRST I,NniDD-
ment shall be located about four miles above
the city OF Mobridge. Walworth County. At
a point designated as the "MobridSe site"
II will enable the state to sell and distrib-
ute such electric current tC any public or
municipal corporation and to any private
cLrpOratluu. association, paltn arship or per
son for it's or his own use or for distribution.
The affairs of the hydro-electric power plant
and transmission system Will be conducted
and controlled by a Commission known as
the South Dakota Hydro-EIcCtric Commis-
rion, COZ sung of three mer .be"s TO be APP
pointed b. tn" GDNern1r ani confirmed oy
the Senate. The measure, upon becoming a
law, Will authorize the issuance OF bonds or
the State at such times and in such amounts
as the Governor may deem eXpedient. at "A
ate of interest not exceeding i've lcr con:
per auuum, to obtain sufficient funds for
the purpose of constructing, maintaining
and operating said hydro-elH,tric power
plants and transmission system, put bonds
shall not b. sold in excess of two hundred
thousand dollars t2O0.0OO) until the tom-
mission has secured tentative contracts for
the sale # not less than thirty miIIon kllo-
wat hours Of current. The crcdI, Of the
State ls pledged for the payment Of bonds
issued aud provision is made for the levy of
a tax Tor ms purpose IN case the not earn
ings Of The plant, after ten years expiration.
are found not sufficient TO pro,idc an aie-
quatc sinking fund 10 retire the bonds at
\ vote Yes" is in favor of changing the
e~XistIuE .aw and in favor of he Statc-owned
hydru-cleJtIic power plant and Transmission
System. \ vote $50" is in favor of leaving
the law as il exists and against a state
owned Aydro-elcctric power plant and trans
mission system.
Az ACT ENTITLED. An Act to Repeal
Sections 1926 to 1924 Inclusive Of the
South Dakota Revised Code OF 1919, Relating
to the state sheriff.
Explanatory Statement by the Attorney
General;
The purpose and effect Of the above mea-
sure is to abolish the office of state sheriff
and the State COnstabulary, as created and
regulated by Sections 1926 to 1924 Of the
Revised code of 1913. Under these sections
of the statute as they now exist, the Gov
ernor is authorized to appoint a state Sher-
if. who is at the head of the State Constab-
ulary, and together with all the sherifs and
deputy sherins of this State, make up or
constitute the State Constabulary The pur-
pose of the state Constabulary under the law
as it now exists is to detect crime, appre-
bend criminals, suppress riots. prevent al
trays. and preserve and enforce law and or
der throughout the state. Under the pro-
hibitory laws of this state, it made the
special duty OF the state sheriff to supervise
and secure the enforcement OF all laws Of
this State, both statutory and constitutional,
affecting the Importation, manufacture. sale,
hartering, giving away or Offering for sale
Intoxicating liquors, and all laws connected
in any way with, or relating to the liquor
traffic.
A vote Yes is in favor CT changing the
! existing law and in favor of abolishing the
office OF state Sheriff and the State Con
stabulary, as above indicated A vote NO
is in favor of leaving the law as it now
exists and retaining the office of state Sher-
if and The Stale IOnSldDllaTN,
No.
AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act Repeating
Section 1858 Of the Revised Code Of 1919.
Relating to Theatrical and Other Perform
ances on Sunday.
Explanatory statement by the Attorney
Generals:
section 1858 Of the 1919 Revised Code pro-
yides that the performance of any tragedy,
comedy, opera, ballet, farce. negro minstrel
sy, sparring contest. trial of strength or
any part or parts therein, and any moving
picture show of the same or any circus,
equestrian, dramatic performance or eXer-
else, or any performance or exercise
of j%ugglers, acrobats. club performers,
or rope dancers. or baseball games, where
an admission fee Is charged or anything of
value is accepted by the manager, or any
Of the players or anyone connected with said
game as a condition Of Witnessing the same
by the public, on Sunday is prohibited. The
law declares that any person aiding in such
exhibition, performance. exercise or game,
advertisements, posting or otherwise. and
every owner OF any garden. building or
pOIH, pace OF SlIu'bui'r bl'uHN VI IA -
who leases or lets tho same for the purpose
Of such exhibition or performance or exer-
else or game, or who assents 10 the use Of
the same for any such purpose on sunday,
is guilty Of a
The purpose and legal effect OF the above
measure is to repeal Section 1858 Of the Re
vised Code Of 1919. as above set forth.
A vote Yes" is In favor Of changing the
existing law. and "A vote no is in favor
Of leaving the law as It exists
AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act Relating to
the Bank Of South Dakota, Declaring the
Purpose OF the state Of South Dakota to
Enage in the Banking Business and TO Es-
tablish a System Of BANKING Under the
Name Of the Bank Of South Dakota, Operat-
Cd by the State. and Defining the Scope and
Manner Of its Operation and the Powers and
Duties Of the Persons Charged with its
Management; Making an Appropriation
Therefor; and Providing Penalties for the
Explanatory statement by the Attorney
General:
The foregoing measure, upon It's becoming
a law, viii authorize this State to engage
in the banking business, and for the pur-
pose Of carrying out the provisions of this
measure, to establish a system Of banking
to be conducted under the name of the Bank
Of South Dakota. The affairs Of the Bank
Of South Dakota, under this proposed inca
a Commission which will be known as the
Industrial Commission of the state OF South
Dakota, consisting Of the Governor, AttOr-
ney General and State Auditor. The In
dustrial Commission will be authorized 20
employ such assistance as In its judgment
may be necessary for the establishment,
maintenance, and operation Of the Bank