The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
G4ssrLrMrN orrun GENERAL ASSEMBLY:

in every endeavor 10 secure wise, economical
and honorable administration, and, so far as can
public service.
PROGRESS OF OHIO.
The progress OF Ohio In population and wealth
between 1890 and 1870, rs evidenced by the
eleventh census OF the United states, VIII ~
received by the people OF the state with pride
and satisfaction
During this decade the population Of the state
increased nearly u per cent, while that OF
municipalities, including cities and towns OF
four thousand inhabitants and upwards, In.
creased 43 per cent The assessed value OF
property in The state increased 10 per cent, and
that OF municipalities OF more than four thou-
sand inhabitants increased nearly q per cent
In 1880 the per capita OF the state debt proper
was 1913 in 1900 Il was only sl9i Seventy
cities and towns of OHIO Of four thousand inhao.
itants and over, with an aggregate population OF
,Ss7, ,s8i Tor IS per cent OF the total population
OF the state) have reduced their municipal IN
debtedness until IL Is only s3 per capita.
Agriculture, while for number OF years de-
pressed, shows In 1891 an Improvement which IL
20 be hoped win be permanent IN Clnclnnal
according to the report OF tne Soo uepartens ,n ~
cents per btshel while In 1891 IL wasG cents Corn
rose from ~ 10 NJ cents rye from % TO q cents
and other products Of the farm show u ike ad'
vance In prices
Mines and mining also show healthful ad'
vanoement. Ia l6sO the petroleum output OF the
state was SS, $40 barrels, while IN ls'Olt was ~
me coal output IN 1880 was G,oOs,59 tons,
while In 1890 L wns 9.9i6.iSi tons.
The value of sandstone quarried in 1880 was
81, 81, ,9a4, while in 1870 II was 3OiBBo5.
irhe flsb Industry OF the lake shore has in
creased greatly during the decade. Inc mum
Der of persons actually employed IN taxing nMsn M
on the Ohio Ike shores have Increased from g2o
In iss0 10 /. ..O7 in 1890. or little over 30 per
cent The capital invested In this industry IN
1880 amounted 10 Si73sO0: in 1870 1t was u 'I 100
An increase OF nearly lbs per cent, ana Wnue
there were hut ptc vessels engaged In this IN
dustry in 1889. there are twenty-seven so en-
gagged to-day; .,,,oo,,o =, ro,,.
roads within the limits OF the state OF from
5iS5 miles in 1870 20 1.6i2 IN 1880, on their main
tracks-an increase OF 81 per cent. The cost and
value OF railroads and equipment have increased
from S3i2 40, ,lg7 TO fSbs, ,ial,SH. The number OF
cfnnloves enRnred upon the lines in Ohio have
Increased from - ig5 to 1g51S In 1880 the ton
mage OF freight moved within the borders OF the
state was is.5ll S6; In 1889 II was s3,l5Z,olV-an
increase OF " per cent
OHIO AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
Coming now TO consideration OF the subjects
which claim the attention OF me legislature; 4,
The congress OF the United States deemed II
fitting that the discovery OF America should DC
commemOraied by an international exhibltlon
OF the evidences Of the progress made In cylliza-
ton II IL intended TO disclose what has been
accomplished In industrial art and applied SCI
ence IN every department Of human activity.
The government itself will make an exhibit,
illustrating In q scientific way the resources OF
the nation. Fifty-nlne nations and hfty states
Ohio was largely Instrumental In securing the
location Of the exposition AZ the Inland metrop9-
ia OF the republic, near the center OF It's agri'
cultural and commercial interests. The citizens
Of Chicago and the state OF Illinois have per
formed their part In providing most desirable
ite embracing thousand acres OF land with
n noor-spnce double that OF any previous expo
stion, and more than sli, ,OO0OO
Not only should the legislature OF Ohio see 70
ft that ample provision be made 20 have credit.
able exhibit from this state, but the people and
their representatives should also urge upon
congress 10 take such action as Will make this
exposition worthy the great event y celebrates,
aud worthy also the dignity and honor OF the
nation.
The approprintions for public purposes should
not al time like this exceed the receipts OF the
state treasury Reports from the state treas
urer and state auditor show that this safe RUE
has not al all times been followed. The receipts
from regular sources last year were Slilg'VOO,
while the legislature appropriated 3,6'S'i il6-an
excess OF appropriations over receipts OF S2)e,'
40. IL Is true that sSf2, 900, being part OF the
amount received from the general government
ns A refund from the direct tax was passed 70
the credit OF the general revenue fund by the
legislature but this has already been exhausted
aud the state treasurer has been required u
make advance drafts on the county treasurers
10 prevent deficiency. This expedient OF ad
vance drafts, which has been more or less re
sorted 70 since 1bSh, IL contrary TO sound busi
ncss principles, and should be stopped
TAXATION
The people OF the state while submitting pa
triotically 10 oil needed taxation for the public
service are In no temper or m eTeasea TlI9 ~ ASaton
shall bear equally the burdens OF taxation
While this may be imp0- '.ble TO secure the
legislature should make ae nearest approach
20 10 possible. This is ubiect which VIII re
quire your closest attention, and upon II invite
Your best deliberntion
II has occurred 20 me hat II might be vel
for the legislature 70 crca e board 10 be called
''I'he State Tax Revision Commission thai
will take into consldera. on the whole subject
nf state taxation and W. powers OF the legisla
ture thereon under the constitution and make
report 20 the present general assembly az th'
adjourned session
TH1 Public iNsrTUTIoNs
The pghllu institutions Of the state appeal u
Legislature ana executive Tor wise and libera
treatment They should I've provided with al
needed appropriation. The care OF The helpless
aud unfortunate shodl not oe shntea' Pr9aen
llberaliiy toward them On the pirt Of the legis
lature viii r'uo!ye the approval Of the people o
the state.
In the peffonnlace Of the duties imposet
upOn me M connection ri'h these institutions, !
will BE- ms am ~ give them the services OF th'
best men 0i Tire state, WhJsc integrity and ca
paciiy win insure the confidence OF the people II
their administration.
There should bc "a determination 10 preven
inefic,ency and dcmOrlliZIt0n In the manage
ment OF the state Institutions through the intro
duction of extreme plrtlsanship
The Ohio State reforinatory at Mansael,
shonld be completed. IL Is poor economy u
leave the buildings unfinished and In . measure
unprotected The state has already appro
priated on land excavatng and buildings, up
wards OF Si38OO But the small appropriation
made from time TO time have not enabled tn
state TO take advantage OF better contract
which could have been made with larger app.o
prtationH 10 II reported by the board tina
i2hOOOO are required 10 complete the institution
and this amount, or 80 much thereof as can b
used 10 advantage, should be appropriated with
out delay. The ponitentinry at Columbus Is al
ready overcrowded. There are many inmates
guilty OF their first felony, who are not hardene'
criminals, who are young, and who could b
made good citizens by separating them from
their present associates, instructing them II
some useiul employment, subjcetng them u
strict discipline, and giving them proper menta
aud neral training
AGnlcUIruRAL INTERESTS
A law was passed by tho last Legislature pre-
vding for the selection OF permanent locatio
for an agricultural experiment station. Sue
location, nm advised, has been secured Il
Wayne county, where valuable truct OF Ian
and donation Of money have been made by tn
county.
successful operation OF the important work :
b. carried on at the station, and IN order tina
there may be po unnecessary delay In the prose
70 both prodncers and consumers recommen
that reasonable appropriation be mad
promptly 10 this end
You need not be reminded that agriculture
one Of the most important OF our industries, an
that II should receive at your hands the mos
inielliRent aud considerate attention. The fai
~ always conservative, and always loyal I
home and cdnntry-will not, II y believed, sec
aiy legislation which they do not consider 10
ne general good
Your consideration Is directed 10 two ou
ftnnding fu1ncial obligations Of the state boar
Df agriculture on the cost OF the grounds an
buildingt Of the state fair Is yet an Indebtedness
Of - O0O TO hott the second mortgage OF w
D00 the members OF the state board OF ng1cu
l1ro assumed personBi liability for paymon
aud II is now asked by the board that an nppr'
prlation Of f,oooo be made BY the state 70 y