Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-12-06

dians upon in1fiidusi allotnents, and the
restoration to tho puolic domain OF lands in
excess of their needs, have beea largely car
riei into effect, so far as the work was con-
fi1ei TO the Executive. Agreements have
been concluded since March 4, 1883, in
voiving the csssion TO this United States of
ABOUT "A 725 900 acres OF land These con-
tracts have, as required by law, been suo-
mittei TO Congress Tor ratification aud for
the aporo 9riations necessary to carry them
into effect Those with the Sisssuon and
WahoainE. Sac and Fox. Iowa. Pottawato-
mics AMI Absntes Shawnees aud Coeur
d Alele tribes have not yet receiv st the sane
ton OF Congress. Attention is also called to
the fact that the appropriations made in the
case of tbs Sioux 1ndians have not covered
all the stipulated payments. This should be
promptly corrected. If an agreement is con,
hrne1, all of its terms SHOULD be compiled
with without delay, AMI full appropriations
should be made.
LANDS TO SETTLERS.
The policy outlined in my last annual mes
sage in relation to tho pateating of lands to
settlers upon the paolic domain has been
carrie out in the administration of thi
Land Office. No general SUSPICION or
imputation of fraud has been allowed
to delay the hearing and adjudication of in
diyidual cases upon their merits. The
purpose has bean to perfect the title OF honest
settlers with such promptnsss that the value
of the entry might not De sw allowed up by
the expense and extortions to which delay
subjected the claimant. The average
monthly issue o. agriculture patents has been
increased about six THOUSAND.
THE PENSIONS.
The Disability Pension act, which was an.
proved ON the 9th of June last. has been put
into operation as rapidly as was practicable.
The increased clerical forcs provided was
selected and assigned to WORK, and con.
siderable part of the forcs engaged in
examinations in the field was re.
called and added to ths working forcs
of the Office. The examination ami adju1i-
cation of the claims have, by reason of i'm
proved methods, been more rapid than ever
before Thsre is no economy to tbs govern
ment in delay, while there is mucl har Iship
and Injustice to tue So,dier. The anticipated
expenditure, while very large will not. it is
believed be in excess Of the estimates made
before the enactment OF tue law. This liberal
enlargement of the general law should sug-
gest more careful scrutiny OF bills for sps-
cial relief, both as to this casss where relie.
is granted and to the a,aolnt allowed.
THE DOWNFALL OF MoaMoSIsa.
The increasing numbers AMI indusnce of
the non-Mormon populatio in Utah are OBJ
served with satisfaction. The recent letter OF
Milford Woodruff, President of the Mormon
Church, in which he advised his people "to
refrain from contracting any marriage for
bidien by the laws of the land, " has attracted
wide attention, AMI it is hoped that its infu.
ence will be highly beneficial in restraining
attractions of the laws of tins United States.
But the fact should not be overlooked that
the doctrine or belief OF the church thar
polygamous marriages are rightful and sup
ported by Divine revelation remains un,
changed. President Woodruff does NOT
renounce the doctrine, but refrains from
teaching it. and advises against the practice
of it because the law is agalnstit. Now, it i!
quite true that the law should not attempt Ia
deal with the faith or belief of any one but il
is quite another thing, and the only safe
thing, so to deal with the Territory of Utah al
that those WHO believe polygamy to be right,
full shall not have the power to make it law
full
THE CENSUS.
The enumeration of the people OF th7
United States under the provisions OF tina
act of March l, 1889, has been completed
and the result will be at oncs Off eialy com
municatei to Congress. This completion Of
this decennial enumeration devotves upon
Congress she duty of making new appor-
tionment of Representatives "anolg the
numbers"
AGRICULTURE.
The report of the Secretary Of Agriculture
deserves especial attention in view of the
fact that the year has been marked in a very
unusual degree by agitation and organize
tion among the farm srs looking to an in
crease in the profits OF their business twill
be found that the efforts OF the dspar6m mt
have been intelligently ami z,alously devoted
to the promotion OF the interests intfasts1 to
its care.
A very substantial improvement in the mar
ket prices of the leading farm pro lucts dur
ing the year is noticed. The price Of wheat
advanced from 81 cents in October. 1889 to
81 00}@ in October 1890; corn from 81 cents to
500 cents; oats from 1914 cents to 43 cents,
and barley from 63 cents to 70 cents. Meats
showed substantial but not 50 large an in
crease. The export trade in live animals
and fowls show very largo increase; the
total value of such exports for the year end,
ing June 30 1890 was s33, 900, 900, and the in
crease over the preceding year was over s15,-
900, 900. Nearly 200, 900 more cattle and over
As, 900 more hogs were exporta1 than in the
preceding year. The export trade in beef and
pork products and in ry products was
very largely increased, the increase in
the article of butter alone being from
Is, 504, 97S pounds to %, 7IS,042 pounds. and
the total increase in tbs value of meat an
dairy products exported being sSt 000, 900.
This trade, SO directly helpful to the farmer,
10 Is believed will bs yet further and very
largely increased when the system OF in
spection and sanitary supervision now pro-
vided by law is brought fully in operation.
The efforts of the Secretary to establish the
healthfulness of our meats against the dis
paraging imputations THAI have bssn put
upon them abroad have resulted in substan.
tial progress. Veterinary surgeons sent oui
by the department are now allowed to partt'
cipate in the inspection of thu live cattle from
this country LANDED at the English docks,
and during the several months they have
been on duty no cass of contagious pleuro.
pneumonia has been reported. This insps,,,
ton abroad, and the domestic inspection oil
live animals and pork products, provided for
by the act of August 30 1890, will afford as
perfect guaranty for the wholesomeness OF
our meats offered for foreign consu uption al
is anywhere given to any food product, an I
lts non-acceptance will quite clearly reveal
the real motive of any continued restriction
of their use; AMI, that having been mad1
clear, the duty Of the Executive will be very
plain.
THE BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY.
The information given by the Secretary oil
the progress and prospects of the beet sugar
ihdhSbA 10 lut VI ADtei IL uds Stlf
passed the experimental stage and is com.
mercial success. The area over which tina
sugar beet can be successfully cultivated is
large, and another field crop OF great value
is offered to the choice of the fsrmers.
The Secretary of the Treasury concurs in
the Recommendation OF the Secretary Of
Agriculture that the official supervision pro,
vided by the Tariff law for sugar of domestic
production shall be transferred to the De-
partment Of Agriculture.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
fhe law relating to the Civil Service has
so far as can arm, been executed by thoss
having thepower disappointment in the class
flied service with iielity and imDartiaity
and the service has been increasingly salts.
factory. The report of the commission
shows large amount Of gooi work done
during the year with very limited appropria-
tons.
WORK OF THE FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
congratulate the Congress and the coun-
try upon the passage at the first session Of
the Fifty first Congress of an unusual num-
Der of laws OF very high importance. That
the results of this legislation viii be the quick
ening and enlargement Of our manufactur-
ing industries, larger and better mark
cts for our breads5uffs and provisions
both at home and abroad, more constant en-
ployment and better wages Tor our WORKING
people, and an increased supply Of a safe cur
rency for the transaction of business, dc
not doubt. Some of these measures were en-
acted at go late period that tne beneficial
effects upon commerce which were in the con-
temptation of Congress have as yet but par
TALLY manifested themselves.
IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS.
The general trade and industrial conditions
throughout the country during the year have
snown marked Improvement For many
years prior to 1855 the merchan 1iss balances
OF foreign trade had besn largely in our ia
vor. but during that year and ths year fol-
lowing they turnei against US It IS very
gratifying ID know that the last fiscal year