Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-05

For two months hard labor no compensation
was expected or has been received by me. The
cash actually paid out for postage, car fare and
expressage has been returned:
The secretary informs me that the premiums
and medals awarded at the late fair amount to
d, 600, which are unpaid at this date. What
ever funds there may be in the hands OF the
treasurer ought to be prorated in payment Of
premiums pursuant to the statement made in
the published lists.
There are also outstanding few small bills
for advertising the fair, which were to be paid
in case there was a surplus after the adjust
ment of the premiums. But 1t was distinctly
understood at the time of publication, that In
case of no surplus there would be no conpen-
sation.
The treasurer reports now in his hands about
$3.50.
This sum or balance should be sacredly de-
voted to the liquidation of the unpaid pre-
miums.
The outlook for the future of the State Agri-
cultural society is not remarkably auspisious.
1t would seem wise to locate the next fair in
some central, populous city in the Southern
p psTs of , ss in state 1877, with ' the
MINNEAPOLIS Association. 1t is not a matter of
80 much importance where the exhibit is held,
as how. 1t should be profitable to the visitor,
and to the exhibitor, and not to the latter m
sale of meritorious stock and valuable pro-
ducts. The premium list should be revised
and reduced, and greater use made of diplomas
and silver plate. Expenditures ought to be
curtailed in subsistence, IN horse-racing, in sal
aries and compensation of officers
Greater attention should be paid to essays
addresses and conversations connected with
agricultural topics.
County societies should be required by law
to report not only how the State money was ex-
pended, but the place where and time when
their fairs were held; the number of their men,
bers: the names and residences of their officers;
the number of entries made; the progress at
tanned by way of approved breeds of cattle,
horses, sheep, swine and poultry; what fruit
and ornamental trees, and what varieties of
grain and root crops were found by experiment
to be preferable. This, and similar valuable
information should be collected by the secre-
tary of the State society and reported to the
governor for publication. The farmers OF this
State, upon whom the burden of taxation rests,
are entitled to all the advantages to be oh.
tanned from the PRONUNCIATION of practical and
useful statistics pertaining to agricultural pur-
suits.
The rules and regulations of the State soci-
ETY. should conform strictly to the laws author
ling its organization.
All demands against the society should be
carefully ecrutinized before payment, and none
SQOulQ De PAID Oh aCCOuut VI pCAoVhoA VI PohsA-
cal considerations, for there will always be
those governed more by cupidity than lauda-
BILE State pride. who stand eager to eviscerate
the treasury whenever the shadow of chance
is presented.
The thanks of the State society are due the
Northern Pacific, the St. Paul. Minneapolis
d Manitoba, the Chicago, Milwaukee st.
Paul. the ST. Paul & Sioux City, the Minneapo-
lis & st. Louis, the Northwestern Railway
onpanies and to Mr.. ]. B. Cook for courte-
sizes extended, whereby the expenses of the So
ciety were materially reduced.
Trusting such plans will be devised at this
meeting as shall advance the usefulness of this
society. and that all State institutions having
fer their object the pcosoerity and perpetuity
of The State of Minnesota may meet full
measure of success and renown, bid you God
speed in your good work.
THANKS.
On molten of Mr.. Doran q vote of thanks
was extended the retiring preaiden! by ris-
ing vote for his services.
SECRETARY JUDsoH's REPORT.
Secretary Judson submitted his report show
ing in detail the expenditures of the society.
His reorganization, showing the amounts ex-
pended, was as follows:
Paid officers and their assistants. 81 ,9l5 80
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