Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-01-10


Total $3.50 p sssoss IS 80 OBJ 5ss IS $ 800, $50 10
REVENUE FUND. 1884,.
First. as to revenue fund: From the forego-
Ing 1t VIII be seen that during the last biennial
period, the sum realized from all sources of
taxation and set apart to meet the demands
against this fund amounted to a 034 6Sl. 40. The
total appropriations made by the Thirty
seventh general assembly, payable out of this
fund, amounted to 81 OBS 93l, which includes
1000 set apart in compliance with the ap-
preparation for the support of the public
schools OF these appropriations estimate
termed extraordinary-tha is. appropriations
made for special purposes, such as the con-
to be again provided for. But the remainder
of these appropriations, which. after exclud-
ing that paid to the public schools, amounted
to a2.316.230 were made to meet the ordinary
expenses of the government-tEat is. for pur-
poses necessary to be again provided for. such
as salaries of officers support of state inStitu-
tionS and the like. OF the sum thus apprOpri-
ated for ordinary expenses it is estimated that
about $4,000 will not be actually used. and
sum, 1t vii! be seen that the actual ordinary
expenses of the state government for the years
1881 amounted to about S2216.230.
REVENUE FUND. 1856.
CReferrIng your honorable bodies to the sew
eral departmental reports for more detailed
statements of receipts and expenditures for
the last biennial period and using the sum-
mary above made for comparison ] now direct
attention to the same subject as it relates to
the ensuing corresponding period
Upon consultation with my associates in the
state government, and after careful calcula-
ton. it is estimated that the amount which
will be paid into the revenue fund during the
next two years will aggregate about "a 200 600.
This will be an increase in receipts over the
two previous years OF about 10000, probably
less. due to the development of the state and
the increase in the value of property. Against
these receipts we have set the sums that will
be required to meet the ordinary current ex-
penses, which. including the public school
moneys, We estimate will reach 4 total of 3d.
5o45S0. This estimate exceeds the total of the
ordinary appropriations for the preceding two
years Gncluding school moneys for both peri
mated increase will DE accustomed by a larger
distribution to the public schools resulting
from a larger revenue and the remainder is
attributable to the recommendations made for
increased appropriations for the support OF
the national guard, the bureau of geology and
statement setting forth in detail the items of
the recommendations agreed upon will be
this time to explain the principal items
INCREASES EXPLAINED.
(a) The last general assembly appropriated
$4,000 for the support of the national guard of
of $4,000 on this account. which, if agreed to-
will make total appropriation of S35 900. The
national guard of this state is composed of a
body of splendid men-loyal. law-abiding and
patriotic. The force has always been prompt
to obey orders and put itself at the service of
the state In times past it has rendered actual
tion of public order. 1 do not be-
lisve in invoking Of the military power
emergency. am happy to say that during my
incumbency as governor have not found 1t
necessary to call the militia into the field on
active duty: but several occasions have
deemed il necessary to require that the force
all calls made in this behalf the troops have
responded with alacrity and without mo-
ments hesitation The maintenance of a fair
ly weli-equipped militia is not only in con-
formily to our theory of government, but 1t is
q positive necessity. The presence of an ade-
ouate and efficient force of this kind removes
all excuse for the employment OF the regular
army in purely domestic affairs. 1t was never
intended by the fathers that the federal mill
or aid in doing those things which are incum-
bent upon the police or civil authority of the
templates that cur chief reliance for military
force shall be upon the militia. which is
tional as well as state organization. 1t Is al
ways to be greatly hoped that there will be no
need to employ the military but when the
necessity does arise I. IS otten OF tne nlgheS1
though think large enough TO meet any PROP
able contingency The force consists OF one
hrioade composed of four regiments fof in
fantry and two batteries, aggregating 2,134
men. The last appropriation is INADEQUATE for
q proper support. 1t amounted TO per capita
OF about $50 when distributed Out of this
the different companies paid for armorieS. for
travelling and encampment expenses and all
For lack of funds no brigade encampment was
held during the last two years. and even the
regimental encampmentS were abandoned in
1888. This is unfortunate. The brigade should
meet at least once in two years, and regimental
encamDmcntS
years The decipline, efficiency and esprit de
corps are greatly improved by the competition
excited and examples set at these encamp-
ments As the men receive no compensation
for their services, reasonable sum to cover
EXPENSES shoui5 be appropriated.
In The board of geology and mines. for
reasons stated in its report. and to which L re-
FER recommends an increase of 5000 above the
last appropriation for the prosecution of the
r.. The last general assembly created the
orsce of inspector of lead, zinc. iron and other
mines at salary of 81 500 per year, but failed,
through oversight. to make any provision for
the nayment thereof. The necessity for the
new inspector was immediate and pressing.
and accordingly made an appointment to I'LL
the off,ce To provide for the future salary OF
this of.cer appropriation of 50 coo Will be re-
ouireG- D. A.,
rs,,,ing two wears will probably exceed those
for the last two by about S2oOOOO and, as one
thirri Of that amount will be appropriated for
The snnport of public schools, it is estimated
shat the appropriation made for that purpose
iii he Increased about $4,000
Ia The increases in the ordinary appropria-
>ions for the educational and eleemosynary In
stitntions it is estimated will aggregate about
AZ 100 The items of these several increases,
~ith the reasons therefor. can be best elaoorat-
al when come to consider the SUBJECTS 10
Which they respectively relate
FOR EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES.
Assuming that the estimates herein made
are Correct and that the appropriations to be
msfie will substantially conform thereto, then,
hv Contracting the ordinary expenses. amount
. zoo ha d