Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-01-15

From insurance companies .-fNfpo W
From miscel laneous sources ....-,.. 81, 3J w
From taxes authorized by existing
laws. ...........--.......s. -uJ 80 %
He estimates the expenditures for the game Pc
Rod at S92 1S 80, including SAL 80 30 the pro-
ceeds Of the one-ienth of mill tax Tor the ben.
M of the Stat, University, which was omitted
from the estimates, but is included in the tax
levy for :si9
These estimates are doubtless as correct as it
is possible TO make them. Theamounts TO be re-
ceived from other sources than the direct state
tax may exceed fall short Of the estimates, de-
pending very largely upon the character OF the
crops and the general condition Of the country
in my Judgment they are more likely 10 exceed
than lal below The secTetarys estimates ana
therefore unless extraordinary appropriations
are made during the present session, the levy OF
a state tax OF s2is, go in addition TO taxes nov
authorized by law, will be ample for all purposes
NV views upon the subject OF appropriations are
wen known, aud It's unnecessary TO elaborate
them at this time, The people OF Wisconsin
are both able amp willing to pay all taxes levied
tor necessary and Legitimate purposes, but they
insist that the same rules of prudence and econ
omy shall obtain in public affairs that wise men
use In the conduct Of their private affairs.
EDUCATION.
The reports Of The state superintendent snd of
the boards of regents of the university and nor
m al schools will be lald before you IN due time,
giving full information az TO the progress and
present condition of our public educational sys-
tem-the report Of the regents of the university
being accompanied by an able and interesting
the tornadoes of last May.
1t does not need that should commend these
reports to your most earnest and careful consld-
Grafton Whether viewed in regard 10 their
transcendent importance or their immense cost,
the schools OF Wisconsin justly occupy most
prominent position in pablo affairs. In addition
TO the amounts realized from the trust funds. and
the amount paid Tor tuition. textbooks and other
school expenses, the sum OF 81 O6l,162, or more
than one-fourth of all the money raised by taxa
ton for all purposes, goes 10 their support,
/ believe that our university, normal schools,
and the public schools proper, as well as the
universities, colleges, academies, and the many
other excellent private schools not supported by
the state are improving from year to year, that
they were never in better condition. or doing
more effective work than now. | would not have
their capacity for usefulness in the least de-
creased. On the contrary | hope TO sec it en-
larged; but that 1t may be so, and our present
system retain the public confidence, it is ndis
pcnsable that economy and wisdom should
characterize all expenditures
| sincerely hope that the textbook commits
sion, appointed by the last legislature, may be
able to present for your considerations some feas.
ible plan for securing uniformity in textbooks
throughout the state, and greatly reducing their
cost and that you Will be able to afford the people
very material relief III this direction.
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS.
The managers of the school for boys, OF Wauke-
sha, report the whole number Of boys in attend
anCe during the year to have been 52T, the aver
age attendance $50. aud the number present at
the close OF the fiscal year 40 The expenditures
for the year amount to 4o,72l 40 The expenses
of the current year are estimated at Sf51lg.25 of
which Sl1,ll9.25 Will be received from counties,
and the balance OF $4,000, they ask may be ap-
pr opriated by the legislature.
Attention Is called to the oyercrowded condi-
ton OF the buildings and il is very evident that
unless in some way relieved provision must he
made for more room. The managers estimate
that with the funds and material on hand and an
additional appropriation OF $4,000 two addition
al buildings, with capacity to accommodate 100
boys, can he erected and furnished.
| have no official report from the managers Of
the industrial school for girls in MI waukee, but
am able to say from personal knowledge, that the
appropriation made last winter has been most Jul
diciously and economically expended. The city
OF Milwaukee has conveyed TO the state a most
eligible site, containing nearly nine acres, for the
every way adapted to its wants has been erected
thereon, and is now nearly or quite ready for oc-
cupancy.
DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
There are now in the industrial School Cor
BOYS about one hundred boys sent thither, not
because they have committed crime, or
have no homes, and there is no 9TH
er place for them except tho poor house 1t is
not the best policy to senu such children TO an
institutions OF that character The true place for
them is in families; but for various reasons it
seems difficult to find places for them from that
school
For this class of children the state of Michigan
has provideda distinct state school, which has
been in operation nearly five years, and Is ac-
counted one of their most successful charities. |
should very reluctantly approve any measure
looking to the creation OF another state institu
ton in Wisconsin, requiring the present expend-
iture of any considerable sum of Ii oney, even for
so worthy "A purpose as the one now under con
sideraton. 1t will be remembered, however,
that Ex-Governor G. &. Washburu, with most
commendable liberality and philanthropy, last
inter rendered to the stata free gilt his ele-
CANT and commodious residence at EdgewoOd,
near this city, and the grounds connected there
with. fifty in extent he nSpN n
industrial school for girls. In view of what had
already been accomplished IN this direction by
an association of ladies in Milwaukee, and the
reasonable expectation of the future success Of
their plans with very limited aid from the
state, 1t was not deemed expedient TO accept the
generous offer for the specific purpose designa-
ted, but a Joint resolution was adopted accepting
it for that or such other purpose ms might be APP
proved by the donor, and have been given to
understand that II 1t shall be the pleasure of the
state to accept this properly and establish there
j school for dependent children, it will be con
yeyed to the state for that purpose.
Believing that suCh an institution may be made
the means OF accomplishing great good. by res.
cuiug the children Tor whom II may be designed
from lives of idleness, pauperiSm and crime, and
IRON thus becoming the progenitors of long lines
of paupnrS and criminals, and COnceding the ne
ceSstY for the erection OF additional buildings at
Waukesha, unless that school can be in some
way relieved, commend the whole subject to
your careful consideration and wise Judgment,
aud shall cheerlully cooperate with you in car
rylng forward any measure that may be deter
mined upon
STATE PRISON.
The number of conycts confined in the state pris-
on September 30, 1873, was 800 tho highest number
during the year 36G, and the average 81 an in
of Il the average for the previous year
The namber received durnl the year was 213 an |
the number discharged including two deaths and
one escape 15I. The receipts from all sources were
SIG,74S. 10, and the disbursements SGj,OSSGj The
estimated expenditures for the year ending Septem-
her 30, 1879, including the completion of work in the
= -
ing of the prisoners about two-hrds of the cur
rent expenses, but the deficiency will be supplied by
collections of sales of chairs and wagons
You should not in any degree relax proper lcgis-
latiNe scrutiny into the management Of the prison.
cause it does not apply for an appropriation. Tho
recommendations submitted 10y the directors aud
warden, should receive your early aud attentive con-
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