The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-04

non In 1860 the population of the State was IT'S.
ISL. 1t is now 1055, 559 gain of SO per cent The
increase of manufactures has more than kept pace
with the increase of population shown by the
following statement:
1860. 1870. Increase. g
lishments:. 1908 7,1se 4,o72 3:
No. of hands
employed. 1914 39,055 2364l / Sc
Value of pro-
ducts. ACT ss5 624 1866 s57, 775 499 OF
The number of acres of improved lands, which
in 1859 was 3,746I67, has increased to 5,795,53S
nearly SIS per cent.
In 1889 Is 637 458 bushels of wheat were produced
The yield of 1869 25. 1913 CAT bushels a ga q OF
nearly GO per cent. The other grains grown in 1885
amounted to CAT bushels, in 1862 739 061
bushels.
The presen, indications point to a more rapid
growth in the immediate future than in the severa
wears past. The increasing demand for public
lands, the projecting of numerous railways thrOn Oh
portions of the State comparatively thnly set
tied, the constantly increasing volume of mmgra-
ton, the tide of manufacturing capital now flowing
westward and seeking investment in favorable local
tiles, all give promise that the decade upon which
we have entered will be marked by activity and
prosperity beyond all our past experience.
The State and County Agricultural, and the State
Horticultural Societies. continue to be actively use
fu aids to the increase and diffusion of practca
knowledge among the people. They are worthy Of
such encouragement and support as the State car
properly give.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
Under the provisions of chapter 1877, general laws
of 1870, I appointed John Mnrrsh Esq, to survey
the lead district, make maps, and collect specimens
illustrating the sane. He has, believe, faithfully
discharged the dur, and his detailed report is here
with submitted foryour information. 1 call youl
special attention TO The necessity for such reasonable
encouragement as you can properly give to stmu
late mining interests.
I have heretofore recommended that provision bt
made for thorough geological survey of the whole
state Time strengthens my CONVICTION that it is
unwise economy to withhold the little that is neces
sary to thoroughly explore vast natural resour
and give to the world full, scientific account OF
their nature and exent. Such advertisement Of
hidden wealth caDnot fail to bring to the state
millions of capital for investment and, by the crea
ton of new Industries, to open up on every hand
other avenues to prosperity.
REFORM SCHOOL.
There is no schod in the state doing more good
than the Reform School at Waukesha. 1t is admir-
ably managed in every respect. I regard 1t as
among the most important of institutions, and
believe that it should be afforded every facility fo1
the proper care and education of all who may bt
committed to its charge. The trustees report that
another family building is necessary, the cost OF
which will be $4,000 They now have an oppor-
tunity to purchased tract of land adjacent to the
premises, which is much needed, and as the oppor-
tunity viii not occur again to purchase the same on
favorable terms, an appropriation of S4,O0O should
be made for the purpose. Whole number OF
pupils in attendance during the past year,
293; number October /, 1870 800. The amount ex-
pended for the support of the school during tue
past year S32. 103, 04. The new building for
work shops has been erected in substantial man.
at cost of about SIT 900 90 the appropriation
being only S12, 10000 The current expenses OF 1871
estimated at $50 900 .00-to pay deficiency for
1870, S. 2S. The last Legislature having by law
prohibited the commitment of girls to this school,
the question now arises for your consideration,
what shall be done with that class of girls who ought
to have the benefit Of the restraining influences of
such an institution? Can afford to neglect them
and allow them to grow up to be curse to thenl-
selves and society? Ought not the State to make
every effort to them from becoming vagabonds,
and lead them to lives of usefulness 1t Is not
what these children which we have cause to
fear, hit what they are certain to become IL not
properly protected. I commend this subject to your
earnest attention, of the most important you
viii have before you for consideration.
STATE PRISON.
On the I'd of May last the workshops Of the State
Prison We're destroyed by fire. Immediately after
the disaster the Commissioner commenced making
arrangements to rebuild. The of money ap-
propriated by the last Legislature not sufficient
to defray the expense To call the Legislature To-
gether in extra session would have involved large
expenditure of money, and unnecessarily subjected
the members to great inconvenience. Therefore, in
view of the fact that six banks in the state gener-
ously offered to advance to the COMMISSIONER $780,
600, and that large portion of the machinery and
material for rebuilding was offered upon credit and
favorable terms it wisely determined by Lieut..
Gov. Pound, who at that time was acting Governor,
not to call extra session The banks referred to
are the National Exchange Bank, of Milwaukee !;
The Milwaukee National Bank of Wisconsin. The
Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Co. Bank,
The State Bank of Madison, The First Ma
Each have honored the draft of the Commissioner for
$1,000. The new building is well constructed, sub
stantially and practically fre-proof The machinery
is of the most approved kind, and the whole estab-
hshment has been arranged as to be one OF the
most convenient and economical chair factories IN
the country. 1t is believed that the same number of
turn out nearly double the number of chairs
that could be made with the conveniences and ma
chinery of the shop destroyed. If that proves to be
true, the fire viii have been an advantage instead OF
disaster. The total loss by the fire was about
4 I-,, aisSin a
OF S33 600 for current expense account and for pay
ment of debt and purchase of stock, $4,000. be-
heve this viii be the last large appropriation which
will be required for that institution If nothing I'M
foreseen occurs it will be nearly if not quite, self
supporting. It's affairs are ably administered by
Commissioner Wheeler, and his report is very COM
plete in all its details On the first OF this month
there were AT copvicts in this pl ison.
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
From the reports of the various boards OF trus-
tees having charge of the state charitable lnstltu
tons, and from q personal inspection OF each OF
them, feel warranted in asserting that they are all
in excellent condition. that the officers are laborng
faithfully and efficiently for the good OF those whose
care devoves upon them and that the results attain
ed compare more than favorably with those of other
like institutions throughout the Union.
One hundred and forty-four pupils received in
structions at the Institute for the Education of the
Deaf and Dumb during the past year. One hundred
and twenty-five present at the close OF the year,
being twenty-four more than ever before at one
time. Total expenditures, including all repairs ana
improvements sos 1874 SO. Estimated expenditures
for 1871 including extensive repairs and permanent
SIS, S64.00
The disbursements for the support of the Insti-
tute for the Education Of the Blind amounted to
s19,722 40. For the completion of the new build
ing So 15s As The total cost of the whole struc-
ture has been about s155 65500 1t is in every res
pect suitable for the purpose for which it was exc
cuted, and will probably afford ample room for the
of the school for the next twenty
years, Sixty-four pupils received instruction du-
ring the past year Estimated expenditures for cur
rent expenses this year, 0O00O and for payment
Of Indebtedness lighting apparatus, school appara-
us and steam pump appropriation of &c.. 1890 is
asked for. Both Of these schools give excel Ia
struction.