Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-01-18

the school tax levy. The State institutions have
been generously provided for under their judi
cious and economical management; there has not
been the annual deficit. Ii has not been nee
essary to borrow money to meet the annual in
terest upon the State debt; but. on the other
hand. during the past two years demands upon
the treasury have been promptly honOred. in
terest met. and the sum of S91o.oO0 already paid
upon the State debt. and the further sum of
S4OO.G0 called in and will be cancelled in a few
days. making total paid on the State debt of
81 ,3l0UC0.
Domestic Troubles.
The Governor recteS the suppression of tho
ROby Columbian Athletic Club the summoning
OF the militia To stop its progress at cost OF
about 81 900, and he adds:
Il would here earnestly urge upon You the I'M
pOrtance of enacting more stringent law upon
prize fighting. making il felony TO those who
may participate, either as principals or seconds.
1t should also be more clearly defined as to what
may be considered prize fighting. and what en-
hibition contests in places of amusement. The
advertising of prize fight should be unlawful
and punishable with fine"
The Strikes.
After dealing with the troubles in the coal re-
giOns OF the State and the calling out OF the mill
Tia to guard against and suppress violence. he
deals with the more recent railway troubles.
"A strike originating at Pullman, H. was in
sympathy joined in by the American Railway
Union in Chicago. and from there spread TO the
towns and cities of Indiana. Ii is often true
vicious element. unable 10 appreciate the insti-
buttons of "A free people. whose only idea of
liberty is license and respecting no law save that
OF fOr G. awaited themselves OF the opportunity 10
commit depredations;' The $50 Indiana troops
amount the Legislature is asked to provide. The
message commends the support of the Loyal
Legion and the Grand Army of tie Republic in
their prompt offer of service to suppress the
strike troubles. An increase of the Governors
contingent fund i asked for.
Section 46 ''Should be amended" the message
says. $50 that "a military officer in command
would have more discretion in giving the order
to fire. when il becomes necessary, rather than
discretion
the civil officer.
He pays high compliment. too. to the militia of
the State. in these words:
1t will not be unbecoming here to say that
1ndianaS militia compares fayOrably with that
OF other states. and in proportion to the money
expended by the State Is surpassed by none.
On each occasion when il has become necessary
TO call them into action. their soldieriy bearing.
gentlemanly conduct. courteous behavior, and
brave. yet tolerant spirit has commended them
TO their fellow citizens. To both officers and
men the highest commentator is due
A new code of military law is suggested
Winter Racing.
Winter racing is depiored by the Governor and
q law forb!dding meetings between the 1st day of
November and the lst day of April should be en-
acted.
Whitecapism is decreasing. and belief is ex-
pressed that strict enforcement of present laws
will finally eradicate it.
School for Feeble Minded Youth.
Concerning the School for Feeble Minded
Youth. he says:
The report of the Indiana School for Feeble
Minded Youth. to which invite your attention
shows this school To- be IN satisfactory cOndi-
ton The zeal and earneStEess of the .superin-
tendeDt. with the sympathetic cooperation of
the Board OF Trustees. has contributed much To
its present high standing The trustees have
conducted the affairs of the school within its in
come
There was an increase in the number of pupils
during the past year of thrty-three. The total
number cared for at this time IS 4ss. The ex-
pertinent in dairy farming during the past
year has proved satisfactory. the receipts eX-
ceedng the expenses. Aside from the pecuniary
consideration, Ii affords healthful, pleasant
and needed work to the pupils. The success is
so gratifying that the recommendation to pllr-
chase farm for the Ct the school merits
Your consideration.
Eastern Hospital for the Insane.
The report of the Eastern Hospital for the In
sane shows that its capacity TO receive patients
has been reached. The number of patients dur
ing 1888 was AZ. and for 1891, 43i. The district
tributary To this hospital embraces sixteen con-
ties, and it Is estimated that there are now lGO in
sane people needing treatment In this district
an average of ten To the county. who cannot be
received. Many of these are In the poor houses
or confined in the county jails, quite number
probably durable if given immediate hospital
care.
Indiana has practically declared that 1t Is the
duty of the State To care for the insane. / would
ask your prompt attention to the recommended
ton of tile medical superintendent for additional
room. Fortunately, this hospital Is so construct
ed that an increased capacity can he obtained
much below the cost of establishing new hos
pital. Especially do | recommend the sugges-
ton that separate buildings be provided for the
treatment Of tuberculosis patients, owing to the
infectious nature of the disease.
Highways
There will probably come before you numerous
measures concerning the improvement of roads.
There are few questions of greater importance
that will engage your attention. Ii Is being