Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-01-12

The remainder OF the appropriation VIII be
devoted to the administration of the exhibit
during its preparation and display. and feel
justified in assuring the people of the state
that the part that will be performed by Mis-
ever seen viii COMPARE favorably with that of
any sister state.
THE TEXT BOOK LAW
Has enabled the commissioners to make saw
ing of 81 per cent in the cost OF school books
but important amendments must be made in
the law 10 further protect the people
STATE DEPARTMENTS
The secretary OF state reports over 100 CIR.
porations in Missouri. The fees OF the cf1c CO
have continued to increase. For the,fouT years
ending December 81; lse2, they amounted with
03-55 for the preceding four years.
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
The governor renews his Recommendation OF
two years ago TO compel the payment OF a poll
tax in money, the fund to be used for con-
structing and maintaining county ROADS: also
the passage of constitutional amendment au-
thoriziUg special tax levy on benefited prop
erty for road purposes
COSTS IN CRIMINAL CASES
1t Is recommended that no further appropria-
ton be made for the payment of costs in GRIM
inai cases, and that the half million more
thus spent b, paid by thu counties as in Hi
nois, Iowa, Minnesota and other states.
A law is recommended for the semi-annual
or annual examination of the ninety six private
and 452 state banks now doing business in
9O5 and total deposits OF Ss0.9Io.442. There are
eighty lone national banks with a capital of
S24, $4,000
ExAMIsgAJIoy OF BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
The law regulating building and loan asso-
cations il imperfect, and should be revised SO
as to require such associations to observe uni
formity in keeping their books and in making
statements. as is required of banks.
Trust companies and savings banks should
also be examined by discreet officials.
ELECTION LAWS.
The Australian law should bs amended. re-
quiring each party to select an emblem to bs
placed at the head Of its ticket, whereby every
citizen might readily be enabled to yots for this
men who represent the principles Of his choice.
1t is also recommended that committees bs au
thorized to I'LL vacancies on the tickets. but be
person already nominated by an opposing po
litical party.
Such a practice is contrary to thu spirit Of the
law and a deception and an imposition on the
voter. 1t encourages the making OF nomina.
tons for the purpose OF crsating vacancies, and
Is likely to result In bargains and collisions be-
tween political managers.
STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES.
1t isrecommended that the asylums for the
insane, the reformatories and the prisons be
placed under the control Of state board of
charities.
PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT.
The surplus products of Missouri. shinped
from 1O6 counties in 1892, are valued at Sl26.-
021 Gil. an increase OF nearly 20 per cent. over
1891. These figures do not include the manu-
featured products OF the CITY of St Louis
which alone are valued at ss2s 1870 for the
The assessment OF 1899 was sos. 90 greater
than that of l8S0-an increase of about 6 per
cent. The population OF Missouri increased
1855 per cent. during the decade ending June
1, 1890. while the assessed valuation Of property
increased 47.59 per cent during tho same
period.
These figures are sufficient to show that the
progress and development Of the state. from q
material standpoint, are very gratifying. In
social and Intellectual Advancement, and in
everything to b. desired by prosperous.
patriotic people. Missouri has kept pace with
her sisters. and with thu progressive. peace
loving spirit OF the age.