Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-13

ALE hOAlfU W AQNAA N-+- 49,
yThis department was created by act
OF the last Legislature, and there mas
not been time for the Board to accom-
plish more than thorough organlza-
tiOn Of the bureau and map out and sat
isfactorily inaugurate the work expect
ed 10 be performed. The report OF the
Board shows wha has been done, ana
I think its operations so far have been
such as to indicate the ultimate success
Of the department.
BERKELEY SPRINGS.
The Board Of Trustees Of Berkeley
Springs has made its report and the
same is herewith submitted. 1T con-
taips statement OF receipts and dis
bursements as required by law.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
The State should provide suitable
house at the seat Of government Tor the
use of the Governor during his term OF
office The law requires the Governor
to reside al the Capital, and in order to
do so be must either pay high rents or
purchase property that must usually be
sold al a sacrifice when his term or OF
fee expires. The salary paid the Gov
erDor is comparatively small, ana be
should be relieved OF the necessity OF
mourning expense or loss about TINS
matter. l therefore recommend thSt
an appropriation be made al least lot
the purchase Of suitable grounds upon
which TO erect an executive mansion
Any appropriation so made should De
from the revenues OF 1884.
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
The small box scOurgei 10 Mason coun-
ty during the past summer, ana the
threatened invasion Of cholera last Iali'
fmposed upon the State Board OF Health
onerous and important duties, which
were discharged with marked efficiency
and success. The work performed Oy
the Board fully attests the value OF an
active, intelligent health board ana tne
necessity for public supervision OF the
interests affecting the health ana HIe OF
the citizens Of the State.
The reuort of the Secretary OF the
Board will be found TO contain mucn
statistical and other matter OF interest
IL also contains q statement OF the ex-
ira expenses of the Board, incurred ID
the establishment OF quarantine.
In view OF the possible temperance
OF cholera in this country next year
and the necessity Of promptly establish
ing ADEQUATE quarantine regulations tC
protect the people of this State IRON
the scourge, il is recOmme nded tnat you
carefully consider the provisions or sec
tion 2 OF chapter $50 Of the Code, ana 81
amend the same as to give all necessary
pDwers 10 State and county Boards o.
Health. il would be wise, also, 70 ap
propriate and place at tho disposal o
the Governor fund sufficient 10 NEE
probable expenses in such an emergen
CIV, 10 be used if necessary.
CAPITOL BUILDING.
Nv reason OF the creation OF new de
partments and the increased business o
several Of the executive onces, al
completed rooms and available space II
the Capitol are now occupied. An ap
proDriatiou therefore should be mad
FOR furnishing the attic story, which
eopld then be used for certain purpose
in lieu of other rooms that are nov
needed and are suitable for Office work
The elevators, which are unsafe, should
also be rebuilt, and extended to On
upper floor. d.
/ would call your attention to the cos
and quality OF the gas supplied 10
lighting the Capitol, aud suggest tina
unless better and GR82q9g liRlhif. ce en- 3
of sufficient capacity 70 supply tn
building. am advised that the cost o
a complete plant Of ample capacity, in
GLIDING change OF gas fixtures to com
binatiOn gas-and-electric fixtures, wOulC
not exceed $780, and that the operat
ing expenses 70 the State would not ap
proximate $500 per annum. The "a
now supplied, costs, at present rates
in excess Of 81, 200 annually.
CONCLUSION.
As no opportunity more favorable To-
the purpose may present itself befOr
closing my relations with the Executiv,
Office, I desire in concluding this mes
sage TO express my appreciation Of tht
assistance, uniform courtesy and MANI
acts Of kindness received from those as
ISOLATED with me during the past three
years In the administration Of public
affairs.
wish to make profound acknowledg
ment Co the people, who in the bestowa
OF their favor and confidence have ex
allied me 10 the high Office In which il
has been my pleasure TO serve them. i
Is gratifying 10 me that this service ha,
been given at so prosperous a period il
the history OF the State, and II it shall
appear that have been instrumental II
promoting even ia slight degree the
conditions Of prosperity, 1 shall fee
amply rewarded and the fact will be u
me a pleasant memory.
I trust that an all-wiSe ard watchfu
Providence may keep you in health
while separated from your families and
guide you in the discharge OF your pub.
lie duties. A. b. FLEMING.