The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-12

Increase. .... $7s.352.s2a $3o0,6l6 s5os III
The commissioner remarks that ten years sgo.
from an insurance stand po;ut, Minnesota was .
small and inconspictous State; to-day. twenty.fIs
States muk yield the precedence to her.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The Historical society suffered considerable ios.7
mostly saved in good condition, but the fine museum
of archaeological and historical cuyiositi-s vas,
cators pictures, &C.. that const uted an INTEREST,"
ing feature of its collections The valuable Inana-
scripts and greatly priced collection Of bound MINI
neso;a newspapers were in fro-proof vault nd
escaped unharmed. The society at once removed to
the basement: Of the temporary capitol and began
vigorous efforts to repair its losses.
as SIay additions since Sssn .
until it now numbers over 10000 volumes Of caro-
fully selected and valuable works. Tho society %
now In y very prosperous condition, and prepared
to enter upon o career Of more enlarged usefulness,
than before tbs IRE interrupted its work. It has
Leen its desire for many years to Greet on Its OWE
ground near the capitol building constructed Wits
purpose a subscription Of $4,000 has already
been pledged. II is the intention, when $25.O 600 a
thus raised to ask the State TO contribute al eQuai
past energetic efforts to dlfl its objects and tts,
success IN the face Of many dficu ties should COM
mend such q request when made to favorable
consideration.
Among the most serious caiamitles entailed by
tho burning Of the old capitol WAS tho almost total
loss CT tue puUfC Notdt1s hs'oppcotS " Suo "
port Of the state librarian, there were saved from
the fire but $40 volumes out OF over $4,000. The
foresight Of the librarian had provided an insurance
OF $4,000 upon the library, though no legislative
authority had been given for doiig So With this
amount, which was promptly paid. and the appro-
priaiion Of $1,000 made for tho purpose. there
been received by donation 4, 1854 volumes. and b.
exchange $40. making total o. .. 1872 volumes
now in the library. The librarian cites many in
of great generosity upon the part OF States
and individuals in donations OF valuable books. for
which suitable Acknowledgement was duly made.
LOGS AND LUMBER
Reports Of survey ors general Of logs and lumber
have been made according to law and are herewith
transmitted. They show the following transsc.
tons:
Logs scaled, fcet-
First district. co.Ws 72o 2.e,saS.ea
Second district .23s, 64s. 2lo 3l9,2ll.7@
Lrmbor manufactured, feet
First dstrc. No rsp ri. las, 1901 ss
Second diatrict.. al7,soa9o 4230v9. 2a
Fifth district, estimated. -. $50. .0N
FISH CULTURE
The fish commissioners submit report contain
ing much interesting information upon the general
subject OF fish cul, and in their detailed exhibit
show much industry upon their Part in the distri-
button of whiiefsh, trout, salmon, and numerous
other varieties of fsh III the waters OF the State
There were distributed cur ug Two years 1GS3. Ice
ash. the product OF the State hatchery.
AGRICULTURE
The agricultural s. tiS,lcs ~ tie State as prs
seatrd by the report Of the c,inmi Ssoncr Of ais
ties Indicate tue exist nee Of progressive sairii
pcryLiiing this great Industry Of people. There
- giati:ytng evidences or iiHDrpval me hnds and q
more Intelligent system 81 management in this iul-
pottart interest,", which is tie basis of the wealth
hnd prosperity Of the State. In ssciions that have
heretofore been almost wholly devoted 20 tho pro-
ircton of u single staple, recent harvcs,s have
rtiuraed IN gratifying abundance o
great diversity Of crops, and a
cyncrter oi stock anil pro'ncs q. Tho DAIRY Mrnr.
sofa kos 81 ow ng fnll OF promis" for the future
7 orc his been marked increase Of interest tr
stock raising anl much effort made 10 trodYcc
those breeds best aiapted % our climate Fh' Of
fcers of tie State Ag.icul ura assoc stioc informed
me q at p rites who exhibited dnc breeds ~. stccs
from a.oaa al our iasi STATE far t.,~ intro