The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-01-14

of liberal subsidies to those forces of knOwl-
edge from which States derive their power, to
the end that the University shall be not
only the rich mans privilege but also the
poor mans available right.
Better plans to effect the object pr ,posed
may be devised. In calling your attention
to this matter have done what commends
itself to my Judgment and feelings alike, and
pass from the subject with the recommeada-
ton that by conference with those who have i
given it their attention some means be |
adopted to present in the educational scheme |
OF our State an unbroken continuity OF
schools from those where the first elements
of knowledge are transferred to infant minds
to that one which, as its name implies,
takes all knowledge tor its province
INSURANCE.
The report of the Insurance Commissioner
is herewith transmitted. 1t shows with great
clearness the condition Of the companies do
ing business in this State. It is gratifying
to remark the improvement which has taxi
en- place in their financial condition since
the date OF the last report.
The Commissioner animadverts with great
force and with entire justice upon the prac-
tioe OF etfecting insurance by companies
which have not entitled themselves to trans
act business in this State The devices by
which this evasion of the policy of the law
/! is accomplished are thoroughly exposed in
the report. These devices infict injustice
upon the companies which do legitimate
business with our people, and they detraud
the State of her revenues. | recommend
/, legislation that will check these evasive and
unlawful practices.
| The Commissioner recommends that the
! law Ivy which the companies are taxed upon
! their gross earnings be so amended that the
tax shall be laid only upon the excess OF
premium receipts over losses paid. He sug-
gests this view by practical illustration
which adds force to his suggestion, and he
states that his views in this respect are sub
stantialiy identical with the opinions OF all
commissioners and superintendent of insur
| ance.
MILITARY CLAIMS.
In 1865 this State established claim de-
partment for the collection of military boun-
ties, pensions, and back pay, and devolved
its administration upon the Adjutant Gener.
al. The report OF that officer, shows that
during the past year Sl4, 4O6 have been col
lected on these accounts, and that seven
hundred and ninety-six claims are now
pending and unsettled.
THE STATE PRISON.
The report of the Inspectors OF the State
Prison accom- panies this message.
That the management of thus institution
for the past year has been economical seems
to be proved by the fact that the expense
per capita is SIS. % less than it was in 1878
1t is also gratifying fact that you will not
be required to provide for any deficiencies
the Board having confined expenses strictly
within the appropriations, and wisely re
trained from undertaking any improvement:
in cases where it was found that they coulc
not be made for the money given for tht
specific purpose.
The Inspectors estimate the expenses 0
the Prison for the coming year at $l4,OO'
,, for salaries OF officers and pay Of guards, ant
, S26 ,OOU for current expenses.
: This report contains recommendations 70
an increase OF the cell room, it appearin!
clearly that before this year expires tn
present accommodations will be wholly in
adequate. Other improve ments are advised
. | am unable to state with precision from tn
report what sum is deemed by the Inspector
necessary for these purposes during thl
. lyear.
:. BOARD OF HEALTH.
a The report of the State Board Of Healt
is presented for your consideration. 1t vii
9 be seen from this paper that the member
. OF the Board have been engaged during tn
| past year IN duties Of most cOmmendabl
. character.
The Board has engaged in systemat;
, original investigations OF the causes direct
: affecting health, and of the diseases an
I death rate OF the people of this State, anc
. in subordination to this undertaking,
!. giving attention to the characteristics OF tn
: climate OF MINES ia. 1t is ais
considering the important question
= ventilating and warming dwelling
4 also the causes Of accident fro IN the use
4 kerosene and the methods of prevention, cor
e uerning which the report contains some val
It uahae statements and suggestions. Its hlen
IS bers hare visited during the year the ditfel
g ent State institutions and the result Of the
n insrection is r.ated in their report.
q The restrictions AZ this occasion preclud
,. further detail Of the iHArrs Of these gentle
men. commend their report to your GO,
v sideration, pansing only TO remark that til
4 State is most f-rtunate in obtaining the sci
N vices Of these scientific men in matters ,
= very high public importance without mo
h cost than is involved in the appropriation
= 81 500. and recommend its renewal at tn
y session.
< INSANE ASYLUM.
Is The eighth annual report Of the Board
IN Trustees and officers OF the Minnesota do:
Re pital for the Insane, Is herewith tTansmltte
al The administration of this Institute
Us seems to have beeI. efficient, and as econon
An ic=al as the nature OF its functions would pc
Id init
~ The Trustees ask for an appropriation
H. Oh WHICH IL Is III GOUlpie
lis the building according to the original ola
he They also request an appropriation Of S6,5
rs to furnish the portion so TO lie complete
ac and 5000 tor cars, machinery and hAtur
on tor all the buildings.
he The Superintendent in his report to I
In Board urges the importance Of lighting {
We permanent hospital building with gas, Ia
Is. ing his request upon the ground Of safe
es- TO this property, which in it, present conc
TO ton is estimated to he wor
on Ss52 COO, exclusive Of furniture and libral
OF do not understand that the expense is
Guided in the foregoing estimates by
he Trustees The views of the Superintends
re- are extremely judicious. The safety of Z
by property. tenanted as it Is by persons Of
es- eased intellect. should not be imperilled
Il . the use OF portable lamps in which inha
ca mable oil Is used
i've The Trustees recommend an appropriate
me of ss7 800, for current expenses, bring
In an average of 42i patients during the Y
on- a. a per week each. This estimate is
ons by fifty cents per week for each patient Il
nto the estimate OF last year. The reduction
APP explained By the familiar fact that as
led number Increases the cost of each dim
ar lshes
'dl- SOLDIERS ORPHANS.
ehs The Trustees OF the Soldiers Orph
ave Home submitted the accompanying rel
~, showing the manner in which the sac
.li- duty of the State to the children OF tn
eA- who died for the nations life has been
formed Eighteen thousand dollars viii
.t A necessary for current expenses for this y
e reduction OF two thousand dollars Fl