Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22

clahRts nave secured a more equitable dstritl-
/ hon of the companies allowed by law, more
systematic organization OF the regiments and arr.
believed 10 have matera Is increased the .ffiesn-
cy OF the force which is nov in D tier condition
/ lhsn yer before, aud und good discipline
/ invite your early and careful copsiiera.
ton 70 the necessity of making provision for
compiling, perieeting and recopying he files and
eC0Fds Of the adiutaut general 8 flee mccain
ing TO the war Of the rebellion. Tie demand for
( transcripts Of the military history of sold ara
steadily Increases and uecesstates use OF III,
original papers which is now rapidly DESTROYING
them. The value Of these records 10 the stat
the soldiers AID those dtpeudt ut upon them
cannot be oversstimated and it is beyond cues
ton that this value viii u crease for many Years
70 come, as the possibility If supplying their
place by the testimony Of individuals is rapdlv
decreasing When this important work has been
completed, so as to meet the requirements of the
cttlce, | recommend that complete roster OF
Wisconsin volunteer, showing the material facts
IN the military history Of each soldier be prepa--
ed and printed By the state The example of nil
our neighbo5ng states IN this regard il we'll
worthy Of our imitation. The cost will be trifiing
compared with the value of such duplication
IMMIGRATION
The biennial report Of the Boacd OF Immipra
ton shows that Of the 80 366 immigrants arriving
at Milwaukee during the year 1888. "a $50 made
Wisconsin their home. and of the Al 272 inmi.
grants who arrived at the same place during the
year 1884 q, 632 remained IN the state Inc board
have no means Of informing themselves OF the
number OF immigrants who land al lake ports
other than Milwaukee, or who 20 db eet into
Milwaukee The newcomers were mostly Ger
mans and Seandinavians, who settled principal v
n the northern portion Of the state. The dis.
bursements OF tie board during tho year 1888
$2a05.57
STATE BOARD or HEALTH.
The report Of the State Board OF Health and
Nlta statistics shows that the state Is compare
lively free from any serious diseases and that
there have not recently been any extensive ep-
denies. The board, however, urgently presents
TiIE f4frf hat IL fu flsa half
whose Judgment Is entitled to most confidence
that cholera viii xtend from Europe TO this conn
try within the next few months aud that should
u do 50, no ctiizer or community in this state is
free from the danger that il may r.ach them
They therefore urge upon all cltlzer and com
munities such preparation as VIII put them in the
bes' possible attitude of defence and they asv Sc
that a fund Of not less than $4,000 be provided
by the legislature to IN ct ali emergencies that
may arise for the general safety OF the state
Legislation is also needed to confer upon the
board greater power, to ena lie Il to enfof ce such
rules and regulations as II may make for the re-
pordng Of cases of contagious or epidemic dis
eases, and TO enable them to maintain "a Quaran-
inc whe never occasion ay require it.
Matters relating to tRe public health are Of uni
versai concern and as this board IS composed of
gentlernes eminent in their prOfesiior who have
given the subjects within their province thorough
study for the benefit Of the people, free Of charge
You VIII, am assured give proper attention 10
be printed apart from the pubic reuoit Is, and the
greater number should be distributed by the
board
FISHERIES
The Fish Commissioners have expended sG5iS
for the year 1888 and $3.50 l3 for the year
1884 and have been very successful IN their work
The recommendations OF the board relating to
the preservation OF the fish deserve your atten-
ton; and especially should tha uureason able and
unlawful catching of fish 10 great quantities 10
the inland lakes and rivers In some manner DO
checked
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.
Under chapter $40 Of the laws OF 1888. estab-
fishing Bureau Of Labor Statistics, appointed
Frank A, Flower, Of Milwaukee, Commissioner,
and he al once entered uuon the duties OF his
office The law as IL now stands Is very imptr-
feet and IL adequate for the purpose for which it
was designated, and should be revised and
encouragement on the part of the legislature and
better facilities for collecting statistics, will result
in great benefit TO the state,
EDUCATION
The vital Importance OF popular educatios can
not be OverrstimRted, and the interest of our
people In the subject is commensurate with It's
Importance. The report Of the state seperin
tendent, which commend to your attention, IL
rppete with int estug statistics and suggestions,
and shows the common school system of our state
10 be In a condition Of steady growth and inn
proyeuent, which is exceedingly gratifying
In July last this state was hOnored with the
meeting Of the National Educational association,
held IN this city. This was the largest educational
convention ever held, and there were among It's
that profession in the United States. The mett
ing resulted in great good to This state, and the
organization aud liherality OF our educational
system were the subjects Of commentator and
praise
have no doubt you viii give just and thorough
couslde alton to all suggestions Tor the improve
meut or the public schools, or for extending their
Geld Of usefuluess but feel justified 10 calling
30 your especial attention the recon AendatIon II
the state superintendent, that provision be made
by law for the free supply Of text books for the
pupIis IN the pubic schools. Inc absence or uN'-
f0mity ia the books used, even in adjacent school
Districts creates a serious eXuense TO that quite
large class ~ citizens who are not permanently
located, and this expense falls most heavily upon
a cla,s least able TO bear 10, and whose children
receive their education almost entirely from the
common schools, and has no doubt, deter
red many children from attending scnUol
The experience Of large number Of cities and
some states which have adopted the system Of
free text books, indicates that larger attendance
VIII be secured .ig ar efficiency attained time
! saved aed less m, nry expended by supplying just
the books required.
UNIVERSITY.
The reports OF the regents and tho president o.,
the university viii be laid before you from which
is pleasure 10 note that the institutions is in
generally satisfactory condition. II has recently
met with a serious less hy the destruction by fire
of Science Hail with valuable cOl.~ctious "od ap.
paratuS The regents wall pi e,ent to YOU plans
and estimates for a building 10 eplace the one
destroyed and will ask for the reQuis u apprO-
priation fer that and other purposes The uni
NelAfN llttS NlAdlAku "a lllki ihuk anu ought q
an object OF universal pride 10 the people IL de
YES generous support from thu State, nd J
dst its wants win receive liberal treatment ct
your hands
AGRICULTURE.
Agriculture is the chief source of wealth to the
state and the ultimate reliance Of It's people Upon
the successful prosecution Of this pursuit depends,
in a great degree the prosperity and happiness
of all classes. The interests involved are So i'm
portant and so far reaching and diverse in detail,
that commission or state board Of agriculture
should be established Other states have found
such of great practical utility.
The slate has become great th0roughfare for
the transportation OF life stock from different
sources Some means should be provided where
by our domestic animals may be protected from
the mpu tation and spread of contagious
eases THE state board OF health has suggested
the appointment of veterinary surgeon with
adequate power Ia the premises and l commend
1 this matter To your ATTENTION.
The great prog ess that dairy huSbandry has
made ia this state is largely due 30 the efforts nt
tUe State Dairymen's Association, To this In
dus:rv, and TO the energy and intelligence dis
played by the dairymrn. much praise Is due Tor
bringing about result Ia which the So te justly
feels great pride. / recommend liberal ap
preparation for this association, and also that MS
proceedings oe printed ana bound separatck.
The state hortiCu urai society represents DIS
tnCt branch OF industry. and It's proceedings
lT linn