The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-24
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER a. 1884

financial conditions the people Of
North Dakota have ever experienced
Thousands Of taxpayers were utterly
unable to pay their taxes and many
Of our people were upon the relief
rolls having to depend upon the
government for the necessities OF life.
Therefore, 1t would seem that an adj
ninistration pledged to economy II,
expenditures should have seen to 1t
that every possible saving should be
made.
Cites Examples
But when Ole Olson took over
the affairs Of the state, an examina-
ton Of the records revealed more
than so inspectors on the payroll at
from $l25 to $166.66 per month, with
expenses running to amounts show
In they lived we'll, indeed.
what kind of economy Is that? Is
that what the people had right to
expect?
IAN investigation Of the inspection
work In the motor vehicle department
for 1882 shows an expenditure for
salaries and expenses Of $3,558.99 for
the entire year, while the same work
cost $l3,S99.56 for 1888. with as high
as Is inspectors on the payroll, and
8. A. Papke, head Of the regulatory
department, states that the Motor We
hicle department owes the regulatory
department SIG, 1874 for inspection work
IN 1894.
rs that the kind Of economy the
voters asked for when they voted to re-
duce expenses? What right have we
to expect anything better in 1885 and
1886 If the LANCER forces are again
put in control?
Up to Voters
1T is up to the voters on November
6 to say what they want. AS govern
ments are established in the interests
of those subject to them, the people
have right to the kind Of government
they desire and usually get about
what they ask for.
In making up our minds as to
what We want for the future, it is
well to consider the appropriations
made by our 1888 legislature for the
expenses Of the various institutions
and departments of state. A total Of
$16,27O.80 was appropriated for the
executive department; LANCER cut
that to $l5,920; supreme court, $7O,-
398.80 appropriated. no cut; supreme
court reporter, $l3, $50 appropriated, no
cut; district court, $4,000 appro-
priated, cut. $1,000 to $1l3,OOO; secre-
tary Of state, SCI, 224.80 appropriated,
cut, $4,000 to 1854: dairy division.
S31 ,224.80 appropriated, cut $29, 279.52,
to 1854.
"Just the salary was left to carry
on the only office established especi-
ally in the interests of the dairy
farmer. A large part Of these reduc-
tions were made possible by the re-
auctions Of salaries made by the law
initiated by the taxpayers association
demanding expenses Of government be
reduced.
These figures are taken from
records that are available to any cit
izen Of North Dakota and there Is
much more Of like import. This is |
enough to show that Langer's friends
were well-cared for, and that they
were well paid where the law reduce
ing salaries could be avoided.
Forced TO Accede
1T also shows that these who would
not bow to his. will were punished even
though they were officers elected by
the voters
These things were done during the
administration Of LANCER and we
have no grounds to expect any change
II We put these same forces in charge
Of our state on November 6, for Mrs.
LANCER has said that, II elected, she
will maintain and carry out the poll
cies Of her husband.
If you want that kind of govern
ment, then vote for Lydia LANCER. II
you are willing that widows who have
a family to support and who have
been fortunate enough to secure Job
In some state department at SIS tol
500 per month. should be forced.
through fear Of losing her job, to con-
tribute seven per cent Of that salary
to add to the income Of one who Is
banking more money each year than
well, it would take the income Of
several North Dakota farmers tol
amount to $4,000.
But II that is what you want, then
60 to the polls on November and
cast your ballot for Lydia LANCER.
However, II you wish that kind OF
work abolished In our state affairs,
then cast partisan politics out and
vote for Tom Noodle on election day.
Square dealing and humane treatment
is just as acceptable, whether rem
dered by Democrat or Republican.
It's up to you"