Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-10

Risks Written. Premiums. losses.
1881. Slc2. 500 81 ,5oG,353 s9lA,95s
1854 4S.7lS,l76 G3p,758 SDe,SSs
Increase S73 ,5o }2i $olGG15 S6l4 III

Increase..... S7a,352,32i $oUGG15 $685. LII
The commissioner remarks that ten years ago,
email and inconspicuous State; to-day, twenty-five
States must yield tho precedence to her.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The Historical society suff red considerable loss
BY the burang OF the capitol. Its main iibrray
mostly saved iu good condition. butthe fine museum
of archaeological and historical curiosties was
nearly entirely destroyed, together with many pub
Lcaoous, p!ci urts, &C. that constituted an iltcresi
ing feature of its collections. The valuable
scripts and greatly priced collection of bound Min
uesota Newspapers were in a hre~nroof vault aud
escaped unhar,nrd The society removed to
tue basement. OF the temporary capitol and began
vigorous efforts to repair its losses
The library was soon restored. and
considerable additions have since been made
until it now numbers 10000 volumes of caro-
fully seiec;ed and valuable works. The society 10
now in very PROSPEROUS condition, and prenared
to enter upon career Of more enlarged usefuneSe
than before the fire Interrupted. its work. 1t hac
been its desire for many years to erect its OVID
ground near the capitol building constructed with
special reference TO its peculiar needs. For this
PURPOSE a subscription OF $4,000 has already
been pledged 1t is the Intention when $25, 900 ia
thus raised, to ask the State to eontrboe an equal
amount. The great usefulness of the society, lite
past energetic efforts to tilhil its objects and its
in the face of many difficulties, should COM
mend such request when made TO a favorable
consideration.
THE Library
Among the most serious caiamites entai(ed by
the burning of the Old capitol the almost total
loss If the public library. AS appears by the 70
port Of the state librarian, there were saved from
the fire but $40 volumes ons Of ovelvl 900. The
foresight of the librarian had provided an insurance
of $4,000 upon the Library, though no legislative
authority had been given for doilg so. With this
amount, which was promptly paid. and the appro-
pria,ion of $4,000 made for the purpose. there
have been purchased $3.50 volumes. There have
been received by donation 1864 volumes, and by
exchange $40. making q total 0: 9.752 volumes
now in the library. The librarian cites many in
of great generosity upon the part of Statef
and individuals in donations OF valuable books. for
which suitable Acknowledgement was duly made.
LOGS AND LUMBER.
Reports OF surveyors general OF logs and lumber
have been made according to law and are herewith
transmitted. They show the following transac.
tions:
First district. 2so.o4s,72o 27e5?5,eM
Secon1 dlstrlct. .-..... 1oo,64s2lu 5l9,2lls7&
Lumber manufactured, feet
First district No reu ort 126,S2o5st
Second diatrict sose7o ass o oUS 3 2ss
FISH CULTURE
The fish commissioners submit report contain
ing much interesting information upon the general
subject Of fish culture and in their detailed exhibit
show much industry upon their part in the dlstri-
button Of whtefsh, trout, salmon, and numerous
other varieties of fish in the waters of the State
There were distributed during TWO years 1858. l6s
fish, the product of the State hatchery.
AGRICULTURE
The agricultural statistics OF the State as pre-
tics indicate the existence of progressive spirit
peryuding this great industry Of our people There
is gratifying evidence OF improved methods and O.:
more intelligent system of management in this i'm.
portant interest, which is the basis Of the wealth
and prosperity of the State. Iusections that havsJ
heretofore been almost wholly devoted to the pro-
duction OF a single staple. recent harvests have
great e'' diversity *l Of Crops. A and as az
exporter Of stock and prnlncs of tho dairy, Mime.
sofa makes . showing full O. promise for the future
7. ere has been markeh increase OF interest u
stock raising and much effort made TO Introduce
those breeds hast adapted to our climate. The Of
fees Of ire State Agricultural association informed
me at p rites who exhibited dine breeds OF stock
from 10 id at our ast State fair. have since intro
duced such stock in large numbers In different psrs