r& Ml ir& New IJlm Review. X2Berfl0ntxacIi 8,694,342 15 charities contains much valuable information MiunosotaTlt was held by the court that mit indeterminate sentences, and provide'for when tne TacaTinc "materTirt is supplied. Unpaid drafts, .drawn prior to and makes Important recommendations repectr town lots belonging to or held initxnst for the conditional dischfegex from the institution. It As the commissioner remarks, ing the charitable, penal and leforraatorv institutions Dec. 1,1882 1,172 25 Btate university, but not set apart or occupied has been tintedin other-states with moat gratifying tne effort to xepresent M&nesota at of the state. A perusal of the report $1,981,000 Minnesota R, R. adjustment for public purpose*, might be aeguired by condemnation results. the only world's exposition in which she ever win show that most valuable service has been bonds..... 1,980.02$ 00 proceedings as in the case ot lands of took apart was too great, too successful and toocostly, rendered fey the board in its efforts to improve 61,000 Minnesota revenue bonds 61,000,00 BRANDT & WEDDENDORF, Publishers. private persons or corporations. In this connection W SOXlDIBBS' IHOME. to have no enduring record made of it." the methods obtaining in the management of $51,650 United States registered the attorney general remarks.-: '"Tin view The Minnesota'department of the Grand Arrm Every citizen is proud of the successes and the county jails, poorhouses and reformatories, and 4 per cent bonds 62,994 18 of the tact that the property of the university is of the Republic at its last annual encampment distinction won by Minnesota, and desires that that our Institutions as v/ell nave received much NEWTJLM, MINNESOTA. $1,700,000 Tennessee 3 per cent the property of the Btate, and consequently appointed a (committee to'present to your body she should realize to the utmost their possible benefit from the advisory relations it has obtained could not be taken without express legislative bonds 1,164,250 00 the subject of the 'establishment of a home for toward them. An important service recently benefits. This may not be done if a record authority, and in view of the fact that in the "disabled, indigent veterans residing in the inaugurated by this board has been the thereof is not preserved. I would therefore clause found in section 15 supra, there is nothing Total $7,314,797 39 state," and of temporary provision for the relief adoption of a uniform system of accounting bv recommend an appropriotion of $1,000, to be limiting the right to take phe class of property Less premiums paid on United Gov. Hubbard's Message. of such tveterans as might not wih to become the several state instutions The tables prepared expended under the direction of the governor of referred to, to property not devoted to a States bonds from general fund. 11,631 25 occupants of a soldiers' home. I desire to by the secretary ot the board, as published the state, to meet such expense as may be incurred public use. this decision would seem to place all supplement the appeal of that committee by the in the report, show at a glance the per capita bv the commissioner in completing and the lands of the state, however occupied, at the Total $7,303,166 14 expression of an earnest hope that the necessary -cost of maintenance of inmates in each institution, properly illustrating his report, and that ite mercv of any railroad enterprise passing near appropriation will beimade by vour Dody to and a division of such cost among the several PEBMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND. publication be ordered in the usual way. the same." This statement of the attorney general carry out the objects specified. There is no obligation BIENNIAL MESSAGE OF GOV. L. F. HUBBARD. items of expense incurred. I commend to Vouchers for all expenditures made in the collection Cash $76,390 15 will be sufficient to indicate to vouThe importance more sacred or binding npon tbe people your considerate attention the review of the Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Repraaontatives: and maintenance of the exhibit are on, of so amending the statute that it mav, Land contracts 403,644 6p of this country than that ample provision work of the board and the recommendations Following the precedent established by explicit language, be limited to the lands file in the office of the state auditor. $280,000 R R. adjustmest bonds 280,000 00 .should be made foi the care and comfort in their contained in its xeport. by my predecessor npon retiring from office, I granted by congress to the state to endow the Fruitfarm 1,309 10 declining years of the veterans of the late war, have the honor to submit for vour information a university, for the benefit of schools, for purposes UBGENCT FOB A SESSION IN 1886. Experimental farm. 8,500 00 who from disability ormisfortune become needy brief review of the transactions of the executive of internal improvement and lands of that STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL. An extra session of the last legislature was* or dependent. The adjutant general in his report character. department of the state government during the Total $769,843 90 urged with considerable pressure for tnree main cites cases of disabledsoldiers who are now Under the provisions of chapter 140 of the period that has elapsed since the legislature was purposes: To amend the laws for the regulation, cared for in some of our county poorhouses INTEKNAIi IMPROVEMENT LAND FUND. General Laws of 1885, which provides for the With the object of forcing the old land grant last In session. of railroads and grain inspection to amend the This is a discredit to the honor and patriotism Cash $136,846 33 establishing and conducting of a state school railroad companies whose roads have been sold, The extraordinary growth in population and tax laws and to make a legislative apportionment. of Minnesota. It is unworthy of the proud record for neglected aad dependent children, there has Laud contracts 1,380,514 45 but which kept up their organizious for the sole the corresponding wealth which have characterized Some were inclined to see in the existence these veterans made for our scate during the been established and recently set in operation $322,000 Minnesota railroad adrnent purpose of holding their lands exempt from taxation, the development of the state withmthe of three such supposed occasions tor immediate war The Grand Army of the Republic ask not bonds 322,000 00 in the city of Owatonna, an institution of the to dispose of such lands and thns place period named are the source of much gratification legislation an argument for a return, to for a charity for their comrades, but rather for Interest overdraft 11,276 32 character contemplated. An eligible site including them in the tax lists, the attorney general commenced and pride to our people, and omens of great annual sessions. the discharge of an obligation the state incurred 160 acres of land was donated bv the proceedings against five of these companies promise for the future of our beloved commonwealth. In legard to the railroad and warehouse laws, when she sent her sons to the front to cltv, upon which have been elected three cottages, in the supreme eourt to forfeit their Total $,850,6ir7 10 It requires but a careful husbandry of I have no doubt that the public judgment as to risk their all in defense of the republic. Their furnishing accomodations for about charters In two of these cases such a conveyance "$he rich and varied resources with which nature Less adjustment bonds canceled. 322,000 00 the amendments necessary is more harmonious efforts and sacrifices secured to the country that sixty pupils. Tho school is charge of Prof of the lands was made bv agreement as destroyed has endowed us and a wise administration of and more just than it coula have been a year peace and piopeiity which is the present heritage G. A. Merrill as superintendent, a gentleman of Total $1,528*627 10 their immunity from taxation One the trusts committed to our caie to assure that ago, and that no considerable haim has come of us all, and the obligation Is ours that in These abatements show an increase in these peculiar qualifications for the duty, who has case was decided adversely to the state, but the proud destiny for our state which the possibilities from the delav. their last davs they may be made to realize in had much experience in the same line of dutv in funds two vears of $1,382,610 84, and an aggregate others have very recently been adjudged in its of the future present. fullest measure that their services are remembered The supposed occasion for an extra session to connection with the state public school ot accumulation of $9,601,637 14 Th' favor. This action will lesult in iarge additions with gratitude by their countrymen. The amend the tax law was a decision reudered by FINANCES. Michigan. While the buildings were constructed vet remain unsold of the congressional gram to the tax lists of several of the counties of the homes provided by the general government are the supreme court in the case of Chauncey vs. The following statements give a general idea at a cost within the appropriation of $20,000, land liom which these funds are derived (estimating state and a more equitable distribution ot the flsca1 already overcrowded, and many of the states *rr- Wass, according to which the payment of taxes of the transactions of the treasurv for the the full grant to common schools at that sum was insufficient to furnish them and buidensof taxation The attorney geneial has have established soldie s' homes or otherwise years of 1885 and 1886 The anditor's and upon real estate and the possession of a treasurer provide for current expenses of the institution 3,090,000 acres.) 1,887,571 acres in the common successtully prosecuted a claim tor an increase treasurer's reports furnish the information in made provision for their disabled veterans receipt therefor would not save the owner's until such time when the legislature could school grant, 89,823 acres in the univeisitv of taxes due from the Noithern Pacific Railwa\ "Sin much greater detail: hence, for exact infoimatlon Minnesota should not be laggard in the performance title, in case the property had been improperly make further appropriations for its use The grant, and 175,317 in the internal improvement company, which under the judgment of couro respecting each item, I refer you to those of so grave a duty. With a view of aiding advertised and sold as delinquent unless the deficiency has been upp led, however, by the land grant. It seems likelv that former estimates will add $40,154.59 to he revenues of the state documents. you the consideiation of this subject, I have tact of such payment were shown before the socalled of the ultimate accumulations of the.se citizens of Owatonna, who generously advanced for the current year. In ali these proceeJmgs obtained from several of the states such printed equity of redemption had become barred $5,000 for the purpose indicated. An early appropriation funds will be realized, and that when all the the attorney general hos mamtested that industry, BECEJPTS matter as could be supplied relating to the establishment bv time About the same time it occasioned will be asked for their reimbursement. lands are disposed of the permanent school energy and ability that has peculiarly signalized 1885. 1886. and management of their soldiers' general surprise to learn that a provision of law, fund will amount to fullv $18,000,000. the universitv the administsation of his department Cash balance Julv 31,1884 $936,795 04 homes, which is herewith transmitted for vour requiring personal notice of the expiration of lund to over $1,000,000. and the internal throughout the term of his incumbency of the Cash balance July 31,1885. 615,1*5 26 The report of the commissioners will advise information. The condition of the state finances the time of redemption to be given bv county improvement land fund to nearly $3,- office. Btate taxes 660^98" 80 513,313 42 you of all details respecting the location ot the may not wanant the purchase of grounds and auditors to owners of supposed delinquent I al 000,000. Miscellaneous receipts STAT DAIBY. COMMISSION. Institution, the construction and equipment of the erection of buildings at the present time, estaXe sold lor taxes, had been repealed by a from counties. 37,090 81 39,40)5 37 its buildings and the organization ot the school. The dairy interests of the state weie at ene BTATE DEBT. but there should be no delav in provision for section of a subsequent statute. Taxes on gross receipts time threatened with meparable injury bv the I heartily and confidently commend to vour fostering temporary aid. Our experience in the case of It thus appeared that a citizen who had aischarged of railroad companies.. The indebtedness of the state is represented 673,302 69 591.333 67 competition of oleagmeous products which were care this young institution, believing soldiers' orphans furnishes a hint of the means every obligation to the state in retnrn Taxes and fees on insurance, by the following issues of bonds: being generally intioduced into our maiket that in the near future it will demonstrate its bv which her funds may be applied to fnrnish for its protection to his person and his propertv telegraph and Railroad adjustment bonds, isssue As a measure of protection to this importtnt great possibilities tor good. As a most worthy immediate and sufficient rehet with the least and who felt himself secure in the possession of mining companies of 1831, due in twenty and redeemab.e 70,641 38 84,144 41 public charitv, as a certain agency of moral letorm and rapidly growing industry of our people, the possible waste in adminis ration. a ntten acKnowledgment of the state a gen Principal ou school, university in ten years, 4*2 per cent $3,965,000 legislature of 1885 enacted a law prohibiting and as an undoubted measure of public that he had paid his dues, might yet be mad and internal Revenue bonds, issue of 1883, redeemable "the sale or manufacture of unheilthv or adulterated pcouomy, the state public school asks lor you 2 bankrupt ana homeless through the under of Improvement land contracts PUBLIC HEALTH. at the pleasure of tho daily products A commissioner and uerous consideration. an offieial agent of the state, under the statutes state, 4*2 per cent 61,000 232,660 29 306,076 32 an assistant authorized bv the Jaw were appointed The estimate of appropriation required for the The functions of the state and local boards of of the state as construed by the highest state Interest on the same 332,813 59 to enforce its provisions The \er\' interesting 218,400 83 immediate future of the institution are a? follows* health were materially enlarged and their court. It would be heard to conserve a clearer Interest oninvested trust Total $4,026,000 report of the commissioner will aJvise efficiency correspondingly increased by the legislation case of leaeahzed robbery than the operation of funds The state debt ha been reduced in two years 139,472 25 164,513 25 vou of his proceedings aud evi erieno" ior current expenses balance of fiscal of 1885 respecting the control of infectious law as construed by the court It is impossiole Sale of bonds, account of $457,000 by the rdemption of $139,000 of revenue the discharge of his duties As wasevpeHed, year 1887. $7,000 diseases of animals, the regulation of offensive to presume that the legislature intended it trust funds bonds, and the cancellation of $322,000 of he encountered the energetic opposition of nufacturers For reimburement of citizens of Owatonna 668,262 50 trades, the supervision of sources of should have am such effect.and it is equally impossible Miscellaneous adjustment bonds, held by the internal improvement and dealers the fiaudulent 192,782 47 287,468 43 5,000 water supply, and the act reorganizing and defining to assume that the forbearance of land fund. The balance of the revenue product, who attacked the law the courts and For deficiency and incidentals 3,000 the duties of local boards. The state human nature will acquiesce in its enforcement. bonds, $61,000 will redeemed from the Totals by every possible device sought to defeat its execution. $3,014,459 18 $3,748,864 50 For current expenses 1888 12,000 board has now effected a very thorough sanitary If au extra session had been necessary to eave revenues of the current fiscal year. The internal The commissioner and his abic distant, For current expenses 1889 15.000 organization throughout the state, and DISBUBSEMEENTS. one single citizen from the loss of his rights improvement land fund is practically sinking however, were indefatigable and pei siKtent, For new buildings 80,000 through its efficient executive officer, Dr. C. N. through these surprising defeots or errors, it fund for the redemption of the railroad adjustment 1885. 1886. and as a result of their efforts the baseldbucations Hewitt, keeps a watchful eve upon every township. would have been called But upon all forfeitures Legislative expenses... BEFOBM SCHOOL. bonds Tnat fund now holds securities 878,605 72 sold as pure dairy pioducts ani substantially Through the agency of the 1.060 local already attached legislation would have [Executiveexpenses.. to the amount of $1,528,627. The balanua of 69,902 30 870,'606'59 expelled from the state jit is The reform school had under its care, July 31, boards, prompt information is received of the been inoperative, and it was clear that the publicity Judicial expenses lands belonging to this fund will, when sold, 82,474 76 98,537 32 estimated that the import of oleomarcarine for 191 inmates. During the two year* there were presence of any epidemic of infectious disease given through the press and bv excited Printing and stationerv add more than a million dollars to this accumulation, 43,206 44 14,916 81 the past year has been not to exceed 3^0,0(H) committed to the institution 168, and discharged in any quarter among men or animals, and rmbuc comment to the whole subjsct, to the [Printing laws newsI and thus reduce the state debt due without pounds, while for the vear preceding it w^s fully therefrom 96. The expenses cf maintenance equally prompt measures are applied lor its isolation danger of ruin in which every man miuht unwittingly papers taxation to less than $1,500,000. 34,191 00 4,000,000 pounds and as a consequence, the were $29,467.03 for 18S5 and*3.',- and suppression. The value and importance stand and to the means by which he Books and court teports. 8,594 90 7,162 78 genuine product of the dairy has sold af trom 564.62 for 1886, as appears from the report of of such an organization has been reoeatedlj EDUCATION. could ascertain the fact and avert loss, would I Support of insane 216,639 30 218,026 67 three to five cents per pound better price* The the board of managers. Fortv thousand dollars demonstrated the successful management bv prevent the occurrence of any new forieituro i Support of deaf and The superintendent of public Instruction reports public has been the victim of various finpos.itions for expenses and $2,000 for repairs per annum the board through its agenev of several outbieaksof throuuh surprise or mistake. I dumb, blind and imbecile that "in all departments of our educational practiced in different depaitments ot its are the estimates for the next two vears There smallpox and diphtheria in widoh Ihe supposed repeal of the provision fr personal schools system there has been uninterrupted 60.000 00 62,459 01 industry, but I think it will be admitted that is little to criticise and much to commeud separated districts, and of a particularly agci notice of the expiration of the redemption Supp't of normal schools prosperity." He. however, notes some defects 40,W5 62 the ingenuity of depiaved human genius lias 48,000 00 the management of the institution. If it maintains v.ited outbreak of glanders in horses in 188" period has since been declared invalid bv the supreme which detract from its harmonious working, Support of prison 65,9 06 culminated the production ot oleomiiganne 63,674 16 in the future a record consistent with its court, being in violation of the section ot and recommends in that behalf such remedial The board has adopted elaborate precautionary Support of reform school 35,000 00 audits kindred abominations. 35,000 00 past history, it will not tall short of a lull accomplishment the constitution which lorbids that anv law legislation as will secuie its more perfect organization. measures to protect the heids of the state Support of universitv... 72,140 08 71,357 71 of its mission. Additional accommodations HISTORICAL SOCIETY I shall contain more than one -ubject which mur I would especiallv call attention to his against pleuio-pneumonia, which has recent!* ew buildings and improvements are required at this institution, The report of the secretary of the statfe his orical be expressed in its title. (I may remark recommendation that the common school organization developed to an alarming extent among cattle at state but before appropriations are made for the purpose society shows for the organization/ a critifying much time has been lost in recent session be changed from the district to the township states to the south and east of us. The danger institutions 171,941 70 263,569 95 of increasing them, I would suggest the condition ot prosperity Its li Mary now the introduction of bills with titles defecti plan. The advantages of this change are of a spread of the infection to Minnesota is regarded State agricultural society advisability of a change of location. The growth numbers 25,175 volumes, and its collection ot this respect, which are often only corrected succinctly set for in tho superintendent's as remote, but in the event of its appearance buildings 15,000 00 85,000 00 of population in the vicinity of the school has a historical and archae logica relics has [receiver' recalling the bills trom tho executive foi tr report, and his conclusions I here most energetic measures for its quarantine Purchase of bonds for distracting influence upon its inmates, which is large and valuable accessions during! the past purpose. cordially concur. His suggestion, also, and extirpation have been prepared trust funds 502 494 18 8* 2,250 00 likelv to develop into a senous hindrance to its two years. The interesting detai.s of tiie report 'Ihe decision in the Wass case has just bei, that the school dis rict or township fr,rnish Doubtless the most valuable service performed Apportioned school fund 350,781 55 successful management The property the institution 333.753 12 will repay perusal. reaffirmed, bv the majority of the court, aftf text books free to all pupil3 is in the line of DOIicy by our boards of health is in the line of preventive Minnesota nat'l guard 27,384 91 occupies has become very valuable, 20.891 81 re-examination It has thus become \oui dut of the state that our common schools shall wors. They seek, bv the adoption of a Census expenses FISH COMMISSION 3,485 14 and could doubtless be sold for a sum sufficient 30,754 48 to provide some relief or mitigation, if anv 1 be maae "free schools" in the fullest signification thorough svstem of sanitation our cities and Interest on state debt 186,919 35 to purchase an eligible site elsewhere, and erect The fish commission have distributed 22,- 184,404 74 possible, of the njustice which mav follow ti af the term. From a table in the supremtendent' towns, a careful scrutiny of sources of watei Redemption of state thereon =mtable buildings sufficient for its use 813,147 nsh and 14,100,000 eggs the wateis this hard construction, aad to so amend rseport, "showing the general distribution supply and their protection from pollution, the debt for several years to come 23,000 00 116,000 00 of the state during the past two veifs These law that actual, seasonable payment of the expense of instruction," it appears the imposition of proper legulat ons and restraints High schools, institutes include the mot desirable species ot food fisnes shall at all timas be a valid protection that with a much higher rate of local taxation upon offensive trades and employments, and text books INSTITUTION FOB THE DEAF AND DUMB, THE 101,192 67 i5,60 84 adapted to our lakes and streams The worU ot anv claim to real estate bised upon if the country districts of the state expend less and kindred measures, to preserve the public Agricultural societies 9,853 Gti 17,887 90 the commission has been pioseeutfed intelligently, BLIND AND THE FEEBLE-MINDED. non-payment You should also inquire per scholar than those in the cities and towns, health bv the prevention cf disease. The \aluo Tree bounties 21.528 92 14,234 25 and as indicated by its lepojt, with usults the present provision tor notrce oi the notwithstanding the children in the latter receive The administration of that most beneficent of this chaiacter of work cannot be measui ed by Roads and bridges 47,497 56 49,419 45 of a highly satisfactory charactjer. tion of the redemption is sufficient over a third longer term of instruction public charity, the state institution for defective results, but its benfits are being unconsciously Miscellaneous 167,837 83 141,923 68 STEAM BOILER INbPEClIO"f each year. These facts prove that the proneitv children, embracing the schools for the deaf and realized by everv inhabitant of the state The state census shows a pojiul i of the country is bearing an inequitable burden dumb, tor the blind and for the feeble-minded, The report of the bodrd oi inspectors for 1,117,798 The increase took place mai A caraful collation of the vital statistics ot the Total $2,400,313 62 $2,816,719 23 steam boilers and steam vessels, herewith ti admitted, ot taxatien for educational purposes. When we is characterized, as neretofore, by ability, efficiency the northern part of the state and in the state would prove of great value to our boards of exhibits as a result ot its work sine- the are reminded, too, that "the state is aiding bv and an intelligent economy Dunne the of St Paul and Minneapolis The purpose oi health as well as to the general public. As now Balances July 31 $614,145 56 8932,145 27 passage of the law creating the board, the inspection direct tax all other departments of education, past vear there have been in attendance 157 enumeration by the state is plamh to ascert. collected they aie practically worthless for anv The balance the several funds July 31,1886, of 76 steam vessels and 3,^9 steam but is giving directly no such aid to the common pupils in the school for the deaf and dumb, 36 whether a reapportionment of legis'ative repu purpose, as they bear no pretense of accuracy were as follow boileis, of whicn latter 34 were condemned and schools" (the present one-mill tax being simply .in that tor the blind, and 78 in that tor tne sentation is necessary according to the require whatever. I would therefore renew my recommendation, Revenue fund $33,1 27 20 315 ordered to be repaired: 393 chief eu,rnieei a compulsory local tax.) the thought is suggested feeble-minded. For admission to the latter made to your predecessors, that the r. n^titnti^n that representation Redemption fund 594 9 4 licenses were issued, 1,487 assistant,, and o,3 that we are neglecting the great source there are now on file seventy applications in excess shall be apportioned equally throughout the collection of such statistics be placed by law in Forestry fund 36.856 42 special. But one boiler explosionjs reported, of education for the people. The superintendent's of accommodations furnished by the present different sections of the state in proportion to charge of the state board of health. Permanent school fund 350,513 81 resulting the loss of one life, uhe average reccommendatlou In this connection buildings, and the board of directors theiefore tbe population thereof, aud to furnish a guide As the danger of the appearance of cholera in General school fund 218,697 33 loss of life from such cause prior to to i.he passage that a special tax of one mill be levied ask for an appropriation for their enlargement. for a proper apportionment if one be necessary. this country as not wholly passed, I recommend Permanent universitv fund 76,390 15 of the law is stated by the report to have for the benefit of the common schools of the The estimates submitted for further appropriations The census shows beyond question that representation a renewal of the contingent appropriation General universitv fund 11,034 53 been eight, thus cleaity demonstrating the utility state to be added to the present apportionment are as follows: is no longer proportioned to population, made in 1885, to meet expenses arising from Internal impiovement land fund... 136,846 33 of the servue. The law needs some amendment, from the income of the permanent fund, is commended For construction and furnishing custodial and it will be among \our plainest duties such an emergency. the character of which will be sucgesUd Internal Imp land fund interest... 26,891 91 to your favorable consideration. The buildings, school for feebleminded to readjust the representation to conform to the The recommendation of the stite board of by theinspectois a future communication Internal improvement fund 14,422 86 theorv of our system is that the greatest possible constitution. I do not doubt vour perfect willingness $45,000 health respecting amendments to the statutes School text-book fund 22,021 22 facility for an education shall be offered to discharge that constitutional obligation, For completion ot present building, will doubtless receive jour earlv examination INSURANCE STATISTICS. Swamp land fund 4,748 86 every child in the state. The greatest burdens but you may nroperlv b reminded that laundry, boiler house, steam heating, and appioval. The report of the insurance commissioner $932,145 27 society bears are the outgrowths of ignorance your assumed unwillingness to meet the difficulties etc. 15.000 al gives valuable information aad contains man\ Tot PUBLIC EXAMINEE. and the vices with which it is associated, and and inconveniences of a reapportionment For purchase ot land 2.500 practical suggest ions respecting the insurance It will be bourne in mind that the above statement for their relief preventive influences which education was strongly urged upon me as a reason I especially commend to vour attention the For cuirent expenses. 1888 90,000 business transacted in the state. Its ai.gre.ratc represents the condition of the treasurv provides are surely more effective than lor calling together your predecessors for the report of the public examiner. His lucid exposition For current expenses, 1889 95,000 in 1886 was- Risks written, $203,8-9,384 on the 31st dav of last July. Since that date the curative measures furnished bv our reformatory purpose. If similar circumstances should exist of he defeats in our system of admimstertering premiums received, $2,770,318 19 losses paid, the amounts then standing to the credit of the and penal institutions. The education of 1895, as they probably will, I hope our present the public revenues should command Total $247,500 (61,268,387.20. The companies paid in taxes permanent trust funds have been largely inVested the masses is limited to tho instruction received action will confirm the confidence of all in thoughtful siudv, with a view of a thorough revision Disbursements on account of -.he institute the and fees to th* state $64,705 76 in 1885, and in interest-bearing securities, and the in the common schools. Comparatively few that day, that the Minnesota legislature will of the methods now in use. His suggestions past two year,s were: $75,089 57 in 1886 general school fund distributed to the seveial reach the high schools or the university. It Is perform Its duty, uninfluenced by personal consideration. and r'coinmendations are too voluminous Additional building, feeble-minded $30,000 00 LOGS AND LUMBER. school districts of the Btate The revenue fund the first duty of the state, therefore, and conducive This dutv being performed, it will for recapitulation here. I desire, however, to Additional building, deaf and dumb 10,000 00 also has not onlv been exhausted, but has borrowed to its highest interest to foster and develop be seen that, so far as the reasons urged for a The several surveyors general report the following call vour attention especia'lv, as I have that of Repairs, etc 4.000 00 largelv fiom other funds (as authorized our Bvstem of common schools. Thev are statistics respecting the lumber interest* session in 1880 are concerned biennial sessions your predecessors, to the loose, inconsistent and Current expenses, 1885 63,929 28 of the state: by law) in the pavmnt of appropriations made the schools of the people, and the burden of their sufficiently answer all purposes insecure methods which prevail respecting the Current expenses, 1886 64,607 80 for the current fiscal vear. The fiscal year begins support should be borne bv all the people the receipt and disbursement of the public (Feet Logs Scaled.) UNNECESSARY OFFICES. Aug. 1, and, as a rule, appropriations tor the equally, or as nearly so as practicable. funds bv countv officials The receipts for the 1885 1881 Frequent examination is necessary to prevent i rt Total $172,597 58 year have been regarded as available at any time county treasuries of the state for the yeai ending First district 300,02J,380 224,423,300 the retention of offices which have ceased to be Full information respecting the organization, There has been expended for the support of i X) after that date. The revenues, however, are not February, 1886, were in excess of $'),0 Second district ....310 20^,210 '218.127,080 neccsarv or useful. I judge the office of state work and requii ements of these schools is furnished schools for the past two years $6,122,077, as received to any considerable extent until eight 000 The present system provides no ch Fifth district 47,118,270 70,9b4,3"( land agent to be now such an ore It seems to by the reports of their respective superintendents follows: months thereafter The taxes on railroads (the whatever upon couutv treasurers foi a ven Seventh district 3&,120,o40 me, also, that the preparation and distribution and the board of directors A continuance 1885. 1886 largest single source of revenue) are not paid tion of their tiansactions covering this \a.-,u of authoritative documents, books or circulars of the liberal policy the state has heretofore Forcommon schools....$2,620,721 $3,198,815 until March, and receipts upon the tax rolls are sum. All vouchers and entnes peitaimng to Totals 663,402,8bj) 581,630,200 regarding the advantages of Miunesota, hi hertc exercised toward this institute I believe For state university.... 69,385 79.156 Inconsiderable until about the same time. It the receipt of these millions of the people's Feet LumbeiiManufactured done bv a board of immigration and a secretin to be warranted by the character and the results For high schools 23,000 23,000 would largely relieve the treasury from the inconvenience money are piacticallv within the conuol of 1873 1886. can now be more properlv and economical lj of its work. Wee corraal sohooie 48,000 48.000 4),f caused bv this state of things if appropriations the treasure! alone. One would suppose that a First district. .140,37w,370 129,90^,960 placed in *he charge of the secretary of state. For teachers'institutes. 6,000 6,000 for the fiscal year, except for current INSANE HOSPITALS. statement of this character would startle the Second district 37t 100.610 322,200,82(1 Befernng to the requirements that the state A expenses, were mi de payable after April 1. taxpayers of the state, but it has been repeated Filth district 12^,520,0(0 171.750,000 shall make an enumeration of its inhabitants 18 ar At the end of the last fiscal year there were Total A $2,767,106 $3,354,971 The following is the auditor's estimate of resources in this form and by the public examiner again in 1895, and to the ct that the United 1,479 patients under treatment in the two insane The enrollment in the public schools was ie and liabilities for the years named: from year to year, and received no heed This Totals States will now pav one-h^lf the expense of a 656.051,0(0 623.976,780 hospitals of the state, 874 at St. Peter and 225,215 1885 and 243,059 in 1886. state of things is accountable for the occasional census taken at that time, if it contain tbe same BESOUBCES. 605 at Rochester, an increase of 286 since the The state university had 310 students in BELIEF FOB HAIL hTORM UFFERERS. defalcations of county treasuiers repotted from matter taken in the same manner as the federal last biennial report of the trustees There waS \r 1885 and 406 in 1886 Under the able administration time to time, and is a standing temptation to On the 24th day of July, 1880 a hail storm oi 1887. 1888. census, I recommend to your consideration the 1889. expended for the maintenance of the insane of President Northrop the universitv then* frequent recurrence The evident remedy great violence passed through 3 aishall county, suspension of the anuual collection and publication $223,905.71 in 1885, and $228,696 97 1886, is making substantial progress in all respects. is suggested by the examiner, that "all receipts totally destroying the crops and greatly iujunnu asb.July 31/86 $33,137 20 of agricultural statistics, with the view to and for new structures and improvements at the Its efficiencv is, however, somewhat impaired for money should originate in the auditor's much other property, over ar area ot many 460,000 00 make in 189o a complete census which will furnish $555,000 State taxes $588,000 two institutions $112,674 41 for the two years. by the lack of buildings required in some of its office," thus providing an accurate and effective pquare miles, and thereby red icing almost to 650,000 00 650,000 rellaole means for comparison, in all respects, 650,000 The estimated requirements tor the next biennial Railroad taxes departments. The wants of the institution in check upon all transactions of the treasurer. I destitution about two hundre I families The 80,000 00 with that of the United States in 1890. 85,000 85,000 period are as follows- this respect are fully set forth in the report of Ins'ce Co. taxes venture to express the hope that this session sufferers appealed to me for :.id through the 7,000 00 Our published statistics are becoming less and 10,000 10,000 Roches- the board of regents. Additional appropriations Tele'h Co. taxes will not close without legislation necessary to conntv authorities. There was no fund at mv less trustworthy I doubt if thev are now worth St. Peter. ter. to the amount of $150,000 are required to provide effect this reform. command from which renef could be afforded in Interest on de- their cost. 6,000 OC 6,000 6.00C the structures needed, and the regents New doubled detached ward. $50,000 nch cases, but a conference with the mayors ot Prison re'ts,etc. The recent rapid development of the state, and 30,000 00 30,000 85,001) make an earnest appeal to your body for that (Reconstructing of central DRAINAGE OF THE BED RIVER VALLET. at.. Paul and Minneapolis with [reference to the the corresponding increase in tbe number of Trf's of forestry sum. It must be the policy of the state to make building. 72,000 A public meeting held at Crookston ou the 8th emergency resulted in the advance ot $5,000 moneyed corporations over which the examiner her university a complete institution, and one Improvements and repairs.. $14,500 7,300 and redemp'n of last month, in tbe interest of the drainage from each of those two cities for the purpose of exercises supervision under the law, has greatly 50,000 00 that will compare with the best of its class in Electric lights 5,000 5.000 of the Red river valley, requested me bv resolution such elief. A committee was ient to the desolated added to the dut' ot his office. The work he the country. It cannot reach the rank ot those Current expenses, 1888 163.800 131,040 to "call vour attention to the urgent need district to ascertain and report respecting Totals... must now perform in connection with the accounts 81.316.137 20 $1,336,000 $1,374,000 after which it Is modeled unless thoroughly Current expenses, 1889. 163,800 131.040 of careful and judicious legislation upon the the condition ane necessities of each individual of oonnty officers has increased threefold equipped In all its parts. The legislature has subject of drainage also upon tbe justice and victim of the storm, and upon the basis of that since the office was established in 1879. OBS heretofore responded promptlv to the want* of Total $347,100 $396,380 necessity of a very liberal appropriation from report supplies of feed, breadsinffs and provisions continued growth must constantly add to the the university, and I do not doubt it will do so the state to open up the obstructed river channels The extension contemplated in these estimates were purchased and distributed through labor imposed upon him. He alreadv finds it a 1887. 1888, 1889. In the present case. It is the judgment of the i [that] section, and of the wisdom ot will give a maximum capacity for the a local committee according to the necessities physical impossibility to comply with the requirements regents, as expressed to me, that the appropriations the state lending her credit to forward the care of 2,000 patients, sufficient to meet probable of each case. Feed for stock was Unpaid appr'ns of the law regulating his duties, and might be distributed over a period of three scheme." While I willinulv comply with this requirements for three years to come. It is if.i furnished to enable parties to plow so asks for an increase in his clerical assistance. July 31,1886 $288,755 02 years, or $50,000 per annum, without embarassment request to the extent of commending the subject assumed that the third hospital, the location of much ot their land as would probably It would be difficult to exaggerate the importance Exeo've ex pen's 73,220 00 $73,220 $73,220 to the university. There was expended to your consideration, I am prevented from which is provided for in chapter 161 of the grow crops sufficient for their support another of this service to the public interests, and Judicial expo's. 95,800 00 95.000 95,800 for new buildings during the post year the sum making the full recommendations desired by the General Laws of 1885, will be available for occupancj vear, and provisions given each ftmil in such it would be a most mistaken economy to- limit 35,000 00 20,000 40.000 of $38,000. Printing, paper inhibitions of the constitution. Section lO of in part by the time this class of population limited quantities as seemed to be absolutely required. tbe expenses ot its maintenance in a manner to Bond interest.. 100,000 OC 100,000 100,000 For current expenses $40,000 per annum will Article 9 of the constitution provides that "the shall exceed the number stated. But for this timely aid many of these Support of in- impair Its efficiency. be required for the ensuing two years. credit of the state shall never be given or loaned The capacity of the state prison has been enlarged sufferers would have been compelled to abandon stitutions 534,360 00 675,000 600.000 The high schools of the state have increased in aid of anv individual, association or incorporation," since 1885 by the addition of 150 cells, THE MILITIA. their homes. Of the $10,000 advanced as indicated 123,750 00 30,000 30,000 to 59 and their enrollment to 3,195. In the and section 5 of the same article prohibits at a cost of $56,500. It now affords rccommodation I have expended $9,400 23, as appears in The Minnesota national guard, as now constituted, Fire CoaMins. character of their work and the results accomplished, the sta.e from contracting "anv debts for for 600 inmates. The popnlation of the detail tz statement herewith submitted. Still consists of two regiments of infantry, one taxes).... 25.000 00 25.000 25,000 theae schools have made mveh progress works of internal improvement" or becoming "a institution numbered 386 at the date of the inspectors' further provision must be made lor these people battery of artillery, and a troop of cavalry, representing 124.825 00 125,000 125 000 and give ample promise for the future. party in carry on such worku except report. Juh 31. 1886, which has been to carrv them along until they can realize upon a total strength of 1,299 officers and Iieglsl've expe's 100.opt 100,000 00 The normal schools have increased their enrollment in cases where grants of land or increased to 407 since that time. another rop. They will require seed for the men. There have also been organized at different Print'g laws in until the capacitv of the Minkato and other propertv shall have been made to The current expenses were $65,018.30 earningn i land thev have plowed, and provisions for the points in tne state reserve companies of infantry ),U5.8 2 in 1886 and the newspapers 33,000 00 35,* St. Cloud buildings have become insufficient for $b-= the state specially dedicated by the grant t 1885, and subsistence of their families. I recommend an to the number of seven, to which the the accommodation of the pupils in attendance, specific purposes." etc. While it seems to be $43,179.74 and $47,472.60 for the same ye*rs appropriation sufficient to supply these wants state has furnished arms and equipments The *l Totals Sl,635,7l0 02 $1,044,020 $1,224 020 and appropriations are asked for their enlargement. clear, therefore, that the constitution stands i a respectively. The net per capita cost of maintaining natiotial guard is fairly well equipped and has and to reimburse the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis tbe way of such state aid to this project as its the convicts has been reduced from attained a satisfactory degree of proficiency in a Fiscal vear 1887.$I,316,137 20 $1,535,710 02 for the amount advanced as above promotors seek, there are considerations that The requirements of the three schools in addidition $100.79 in 1881 to $42.88 in 1886. knowledge of the militar.v art. Great credit is Fiscal vear 1888. 1,336,000 00 1,044,020 Oo stated. stronglv commend it to public favor and tosuch to the annual appropriations tor their The estimates ot the warden for two vears to due the officers and men for the time and attention Fiscal year 1889. 1,374,000 00 1,224,020 0 I was also appealed to for aid at a later date bv indorsement by tbe state as may be constitnt support as reported by the board, are as follows: come are: Expenses, $73,000 and $75,000: they have given to their duties as citizen citizeifs of Swift and Polk counties, who suffered onally given. Caretnl surveys snd estimates Winona. Mankato. St. Cloud. earnings, $50,000 and $55,000. An Inventory soldiers. Thev have shown an appreciation of Totals $4,026,137 20 $3,803.750 00 trom a similar visitation. My response was an show that a moderate expenditure made Addition to build- the recognition given them by the state, and of tbe property of the prison, real and persona!, These estimates of the state's resources, will assurance that I would present tbe matter to this in opening and deepening the natural wate ings: $50,000 $40,000 fully earned the encouragement and cordial support shows a total investment of "$639,312 16, not doubtless closelv approximate the actual revenue legislature, with a recommendation that tbeli of our citizens in the maintenance of their courses of the Bed river valler will not only reclaim Repairs $4,000 ^4,500 including $53,000 net loss by the ffre of January, receipts. The estimates" of disbursements necessities receive such favorable consideration organization. Some further recognition and additional and make valuable lar.se areas which are 5,000 1884. The inspectors report the "institution Purchase of lots... Also will probably be nearly verified by the actual as may be accorded in the case of the Marshall aid in this behalf will be asked of th now swamps, bnt will give a system of natural 5,000 out of debt, with no deficiency or special Improving grounds expenditures, except in th* item of new conntv sufferers. The facts in these cases as legislature, which I think is warranted by the drainage to lands of a large portion of the valley appropriation to be asked for." Furniture, appar- buildings for 1888 and 1889. The estimate of they will bepresented to you wlli appeal strongly past service and promise ot future usefulness of which are now liable in wet seasons to be rendered The present capacity of the prison will probably atus, etc 500 $30,000 ie annum for that purpose falls :w 2,700 to your sympathy, and I ask for them your the guard. The adjntanticeneral's report makes almost useless for cultivation. Included in be sufficient to meet the requirements of the Annual increase for largely short of the estimates submitted bv prompt consideration, and such generous action some suggestions and recommendations in this this area are large tracts of land which have sftite in this regard until accommodations are current expenses 2,000 5,000 12,000 their different boards of control for permanent in the way of relief for these stricken people as regard which I commend to your favor. been conveyed to the state by tbe general government provided in the second state prison contemplated Deficiency on la- t. improvements at our state institutions. In considering their undoubted necessities should command. as swamp lands, given to the state bv chapter 157 of the General Laws ot 1885. dies'home 3,000 these latter estimates, therefore, in An interesting feature ot tbe adjutant general's for tbe very purpose as specified lo MINNESOTA AT THE WORLD'S eXPOSITTON AT I believe it to be the sentiment of tbe people connection with the requirements of other departments report is an exhibit of tbe work of that the congressional grant itself, of providing the of th state that the new prison should bear the NEW ORLEANS. Total $6,000 $67,000 $47,700 ot the cai government, and the department in the prosecution of soldiers' means for their drainage. The state, however, character of a reformatory rather than of a probable revenues from which appropriations The Winnna school also asks an appropriation claims for pension. During tne past five vears I transmit herewith a communication from instead of devoting these lands to that purpose, prison proper. A large proportion of the inmates must be paid, the nece-sitv of a redaction of th tor a ladies' home, but no estimate of its cot is it has prosecuted 1,572 claims of this character, Oliver Gibbs, Jr., state commissioner at tbe nt the other will be made ap has granted them as a gratuity to corporate of our prison are voung men sentenced tor their one or an incense given. The normal schools sustain a prominent secured the allowance of 849. representing a World's Exposition in 1985, respecting his report to encourage the building of railroads in section first off *nse and serving short terms. Thev do parent. The unpleasant dutv was imposed and most Important relation to our education-it monthly pension of $7,113.43 and arrears of of our state collective and co'lateral competitive of the state remote lrom where they are located not belong to the enminal classeg. Tbeyjarenot upon me bv vour immediate predecessors of system, and should command in thethe future,tas pension of $430,969.47, without the cost of a exhibits in the expos tion. As is generally of st.i If these lands were now available for tbe pnr car wedded to evil ways, and are susceptible to influences dollar to the claimants. As an agency through withholding mv approval to several appropriations in the rast, the fostering known, Minnesota presented a most complete pose for which they were granted by congressp, that would win them back tb an honest which our disabled veterans may secure without made for most worthy object-, simplv because Their necessities increase with the developroen. 1 and comprehensive collective exhibit ot the means would beat hand for tbe prosecution. course of life. Their association with professionals cost recognition of their rights Jrora the the revenues of the state wer not suffl- of the commonwealth, and their requirements her products, arts, industries and resources at of the contemplated work. The state has di-'V and incorrigibles in prison, and the stigma general government, the adjutant general's office cien*- to meet them. A proper adjust mn ot should receive such liberal consideration as JS the exposition, and in the competitive departments verted them to other purposes and has receive renders invaluable service. that follows taem when discharged, influence expenses to income is an elemental businpsprinciple bestowed upon all our state institution". received tne highest awards for her display benefit trom them through the aid thev havu for evil their after life. If committed to a reformatory, as applicable to the state a* to the individual. Expenditures for permanent impiovement= of dairy products (including tbe grand given in tbe development of other portions ATTOBNET QENEBAL. where their surroundings would suggest Without questioning, therefoie, ihe Nit and repairs weie at St. Cloud $21,500.35, and at sweepstakes for the best butter made in the tbe state. It is this which gives an appearance' The attorney general makes several important a purpose to reform as well as to puniih utility, or perhaps the necessity, of the expenditure W-nona $1,480 68. world), wheat, corn, flour, oats, fruits, seeds, of equity to tbe claim the vallev of tbe Be them, and where their term of service would $ recommendations respecting amendments to existing contemplated In the estimates referred o, The enrollment was.?' amber cane susrar, poultry, e.c". and "the grand River presents in this matter. The apprcpna. 1886 made dependent ou their good conduct and statutes. I ouid particularly call your their m&jrnkude, in the aggregate, pieaents thl diploma of honor" for her educational exhibit. & 1885 tion ot a portion of the internal improvemenl V- manifest disposition to abandon evil wavs, tt attention to his reference to section 15, title alternative of restiictins appropriations or increasing Winona.. Tbe commissioner was instructed to make a report 51 &7( fund which is biennially distributed t aid would stimulate the better instincts of their of chapter 34 of the General Statutes, and to a the tax lew. Mankato.... J..,d...,^.. 577 in full derail of our exhibits for publication. 614 the construction of roads and bridges could ver nature, and they would go forth again among recent decision of the suprome court construing St. Cloud. The status of the trust funds of the-state on The main poiin of his report was ready 342 375 their fellow-men hopeful and determineji, Serera the same. This section relates to the mode and roperrybe- devoted to drainage purposes the 31st of last Juiy was as tallows: months ago. but its completion has been delayed rather than despairing and reckless. manner by which a railroaa company may acquire contemplated. by causes which}he fully explains. In the CQtals,^.^v^,^.K4^**W.J.-43o lSbo PEBMANENT SCHOOL FUND. An adoption of this policy would involve suih its'right of way through lands belonging meantime the comrciisioner has removed from CE BOABD OF OOBBECTIONS AND CHARITIES. \r*&g J^flafcib. Jus,, srork mortification* in the penal code as woulo] per- to the sta$e. In the case of The Northern Pacific Che report of^ihe board ot curreciiJus *& !%SteiJm!Ja,ajWl .Tie^DOrt'ofJfce-aJtete cammisaioa tor Railway. Comuany vs. The University ot :tl