The Jersey City news., 1892-01-12

parts OIL tile state were also carerully con-
sidered. After consideration, old valuations
were revised and readjusted and materially
increased, so that the state might receive
fair equivalent from these lands under water.
By the act of March 20, 1891, the digging
or removal of deposits of sand from the
tide waters of the state was prohibited, un-
less permission was first granted by the
riparian board Under the provision of this
statute one license has been granted and
$500 received therefor, Other applications
are now pending, and with the improved
appliances now available for the dredging
of deposits of sand from tidal waters there
will be developed a profitable industry,
yielding substantial revenue to the state.
Agriculture.
l fully discussed the subject of agriculture
in my last message. l repeat the recon-
mendations made therein for the creation of
a commissioner of agriculture and of a rail-
road commission and also for the passage
of laws against unjust discrimination in
freight rates, and in relation to other mat
ters referred to in that message.
The legislature acted upon two of the
subjects mentioned in that message, to wit,
in reference to roads and the creation of
state board for the equalization of tax assess
ments.
The act in reference to roads requires an
amendment. 1t was drawn and passed in
view of the passage of a law creating a COM
missioner of agriculture, but the legislature,
not having deemed it wise to create bureau
of agriculture, it will be necessary to amend
the road act and provide for the substitu-
ton of some person to perform the duties of
commissioner of agriculture named therein.
I recommend that the performance of these
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state board of agriculture until the estab-
lishment of a state commissioner
Abandoned Farms.
Owing to the misrepresentation that evil
IDENTIFY existed in reference to the question
of abandoned farms in this state directed
the secretary of the state board of agricul-
ture to make personal investigation, TAX
ing as a basis the reports sent to the bureau
of labor and statistics. His examination
confirms the view that entertained before
it was made. There are no farms in New
Jersey which come truly or properly under
the head of abandoned farms. The uses Of
farm lands have been changed in certain
localities for suburban residences or for
other purposes A few farms in the state
may have been temporarily uncultivated,
but only for a short period. The exanina-
tion made by the secretary of the board
shows that farm land in New Jersey is ris-
ing in value, and that there is an increasing
demand for it.
In the southern part Of the state thou
sands OF acres upon which formerly no
crops whatever were raised are now be-
coming exceedingly productive in the culti-
walton Of berries, fruits and other products,
for the culture of which the land has been
found to be especially adapted.
The president of the state board of agri-
culture reports that many new settlers have
been attracted to South Jersey, notice
ably to Salem and f.l1nalAzl"=-7 Gnllntiaa
and that their thrift and evident prosperity
have again demonstrated the productive
| ness Of the white sand section of this part of
the state which few years ago was con-
sidered sterile region.
! The president reports that the legislation
of the past session in reference to roads is
considered by farmers to be step in the
/ right direction, and it's practical application
is looked forward to as the inauguration Of
better road system throughout the state.
He recommends that no legislation be en-
acted to prevent the law having fair trial.
| He also recommends the passage of an act
| to protect suburban residents by giving the
owners and their tenants the power of con-
| stables, to prevent trespassing.
| The secretary of the state board Of agri-
| culture recommends the codifcation of the
| laws in reference to roads and the appoint
nent of commission for that purpose. In
view of the conflicting provisions Of many
! of these acts and the reasons set forth in
the secretary's report deem the suggestion
| wise one.
If a commissioner of agriculture be Great
| ed all these matters should properly and
naturally be referred to him.
Agricultural Experiment Station.
| 1ne report SHOWS the distribution of seven
| bulletins among nearly Is, 600 farmers of the
state upon a variety of subjects. The
chemist reports the analyses made of fer
tilizng and waste materials and expert
ments made upon different farms in refer
ence to certain crops therein set forth.
The report also refers to certain investi
| cations in reference to oyster culture, and
state that arrangeme nts have been made by
which these experiments will be continued
at Sea Isle City in this state. He reports
that success was attained in the raising Of
young oysters from eggs artificially treated
and transported.
State Weather Service.
The director of the New Jersey stats
! WGttuutI SCINiCc 1tpOI 10 tLltU ~ 40 IiOW wei
organized, and through its crop bulletin
presents weekly to the farmers, fruit
growers and truckers of the state vast
amount of crop statistics, climatic data and
other information of great value.
| Education.
In my former message / dealt very fully
with the school system of the state, includ
ing it's history and all matters connected
with it. Since that time, in order to con
solidate the school system and render il
more efficient, and decrease its expendi
lures, the legislature passed an act vesting
the entire control of the normal, model
deaf mute and Farnum schools in new
state board Of education. Under the act ot
March IT, 1891 Q4aw of 1891, page 100, the
new board has general supervision Of al
matters connected with the subject of edu
cation. The trustees of the deaf mute schoo
have been abolished, and the management
of the institution has been sirnplified and
improved, and its expenses have been de-
creased.
The new board of education consists o.
the trustees of the school fund and eight
members appointed by the governor and
confirmed by the senate. The law directs
that not more than four Of the trustees ap
pointed by the governor shall be Of the same
political party Under this act the follow
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