Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-01

It much farther. This raisin is now attracting
considerable attention from our growers. 1t
surpasses in richness either the Museatel or Sui
tana, and promises to supplant the Zante cur
rant in our markets, as il IS of unusual richness
and excellence.
CROP STATISTICS.
We have for years past advocated the estab-
hshment OF bureau of crop statistics in con-
nection with this Board in oder that monthly
bulletins might issue, giving prospects. yield,
and other data of value to The community at
large from an authentic source. The subject
has been referred to and recommended by the
Executive Department of the State, in several
messages to the Legislature, bills have been
drawn and introduced with this end in view
but as yet no action by that body has resulted.
1t is useless to attempt without necessary funds
the accomplishment of this object. The large
area OF territory TO cover makes il more difficult
and expensive than in most of the States. This
Society is willing to undertake the management
OF such a bureau If funds are available TO pay
the necessary expenses incidental to this char
acter OF work. II is not practicable to under
take this work with any degree of accuracy, I'M
less correspondents are remunerated for their
services, and unless such matter is accurate we
are far better without it. as inaccurate returns
are not only misleading, but dangerous to the
community at interest From our present re-
sources this expense cannot be met by this
Board, as all the aid now given us is returned to
the people in premiums, thereby offering this
much of encouragement to the various callings
represented. But we would respectfully ask
your Excellency TO call the attention of the
next Legislature to the importance of this sub
ject and the necessity Of action thereon.
INDEBTEDNESS.
The continued increase of exhibitors each
year, with the decay of old structures upon the
property under the management of this Board,
makes our building and Improvement account
quite an item annually. This state of affairs
causes US to use our resources in advance of
their receipt, then SO manage the business of the
society that it VIII render sufficient returns to
meet our obligations, as it viii be remembered
no money for this character OF work is appro-
priated by the State.
The State appropTiates each year for our aid
1880. The pre- milIms pad this year amount
TO ST., 056 10; the care of the State exhibition
building for insurance and watchmen is y, 900,
making a total of $40, $50 10, which necessitated
the use of 5000 10 from the resources OF the
society that would have otherwise been applied
to Improvements. That we have been able to
keep up the property and continue increasing
awards shows that our funds have not been
wasted to any extent.
On February /, 1889 our Indebtedness
was. ga, $50 ~
Expenses to September l, 1889, ex-
ceeded receipts. S,2Sl l6
Expended in building and improve
men's et)............................. 1867 20
Total Indebtedness Sept. l, 1Ss9...... SIS, 4S5 IS
At this time, the end of our fiscal year, we
find our assets and liabilities as follows;
LIABILITIES.
D. o. Mills Il Co.. loan.................S Sc, 40 Sc
Bills payable 55eS &c
Stakes due, race account.-.............. 4,0l0 %
Total. 659 II
ASSETS.
Entrances due, account raees-s2, s64 90
Bills aole...................... 40l %
Due from spring races.........- 81 so
Cash on hand................... 49,. III IS
S0S1 IA
Net Indebtedness February l. 1s9O......-sl262S o3
Showing gain for the year to be as follows;
Indebtedness September l. ass IS
Indebtedness February /, 1s91....-...... 1262S 05
Gain for 1889 81. S57 az