The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-14

viii be to the benefit Of tho convicts
themselves, as well as to the state pro-
petty. Anythng-any emplOyment--ls
preferable 10 the gtntN OF idleneBg In
which we now find 50 many OF these
coniots
The report OF the auditor Of state for
the year ending November IS, 1895.
shows that the grand total OF the local
debts was SOS, $751;. 2G0 II which WIS mn In
crease OF 81, $50 200 so. or this increase.
S272, 1853 SO iB to be attributed to the In
crease In the debt Of counties, Sl.03l.-
900 80 to the debt OF cItleB and villages.
and 1891. 1874 35 to the debts OF special
school districts. The debts OF town
ships decreased Sl77,160 is.
recommend to the general assem-
bly, such law as will limit the local
indebtedness OF counties, cities, vii
lRges, townships and school districts,to
10 per cent OF the Tux duplicate.
Fewer Elections.
Under the constitution. the people Of
Ohio are called upon annually to elect
certain officers of the state government.
The temper OF the people is undoubted-
ly In favor OF fewer elections. We hear
constantly the demand for shorter cant
paigns and for less excitement, the
pleas advanced In support of this anti
election cause being that the prosecii-
ton OF the affairs OF the political cam
paign dlsturbs business seriously and
inteferes with tho everyday affairs OF
men. II cannot be denied that there ~
q great deal OF force in this protest
against too frequent elections and that
q large portion OF the people are in IA
vor Of biennial instead Of annual cleo
lions.
Being satisfied that this is the senti-
ment OF majority OF the people OF the
state, recommend that you take such
action as Is necessary for the submiss-
Ion mt the next election OF q constitu-
tIonal amendment providing for blen-
NAL elections.
1t has been estimated that the sew
enty-hrst general assembly by having
but single session saved the state OF
Ohio over sac, 600. There are other points
which add testimony to prove the sue
cess OF the biennial session idea, which,
70 the credit OF the Republican party
OF Ohio, was a restoration Of the orig
inal constitutional provision relating to
the session OF the general assembly.
To agriculture belongs great part OF
the credit OF the building UP OF Ohio
To the sturdy farmers who labored with
primevnl conditions. and to those who
succeeded them, is due the thanks OF
the present population for the fact of
Ohio being in the front rank as an agri-
cultural state. and having resources OF
husbandry not surpassed by those OF
any other section OF our highly produc-
tive country. The proud record tho
Ohio farmer has made in years past,
and his manly struggle against many
adverse conditions, are well understood
and appreciated. Too much attention
cannot be paid TO agriculture, and too
much care and consideration cannot
be accorded to the interests OF the
farmer. Upon agriculture depends q
great deal in the way of future pros
perity. and from the thrift OF the farm
ar and his patient work do we gain an
example which Is valuable at all times
and for all people. While suffering
from the general depression affecting
all industries, there would seem TO BIO
no special cause for dlscouragement to
the farmer. Prices for his products
have been low, but the ncreage Will be
almost maintained. The ninety and
odd million bushels OF corn produced
during last year; the two and one
fourth million of ncres sown with wheat
for the harvest OF the coming summer;
| the ten million bushels OF potatoes OF
| 1896; the large acreage OF barley, rye,
buckwheat and clover; the constantly
] increasing orchards; the disposition OF
farmers to increase their products, and
the appreciation OF the practical educn-
ton afforded by the institutes and by
agricultural literature, all show that IN
past, present and future there has been,
Is and will be zeal to bring the work
to as high state OF perfection as pos
sIble.
In my opinion, the general assembly
IL,
tIirists the most cordial respect for their
part in the development Of Ohio, and
should give every consideration to the
propositions they may advance In the
hope OF lettering their condition.
For Good Roads.
No improvement over present condi-
lions should be more acceptable to the
agriculturists and the people generally
than that involved by the construction
OF good roads instead of Indifferent
ones and bad ones. By means Of mod
ern thorapghfares through all the conn
try districts the farmer Is brought Into
closer touch with the pOpulous centres,
and thus 10 afforded chance for a
| better and wider home market at n
| much less expense to him in the way OF
| tIrne and wear nndItear upon his ve-
| hlcles. For every reason II is TO DO
| hoped that the march OF Improvement
| In the way OF good roads may continue
steadily and without serious Interrupt
| ton. The institution OF this reform IN
| roads may well be left TO the people
| OF separate counties. but wise legisla-
| tion, such MS will aid In the movement
| for GOOD roads should. In my Judgment,
| always be encouraged and sustained.
Public education Is Il cause which
should ever be before our eyes and in
our minds The support OF the common
| school Rystem. OF the normal school. of
| the college and university-of educa-
ton in every branch. should be mat
| ter for our most cordial endorsement
| and assistance.
The National Guard deserves the cor
| dial support OF the state government
| and people. The military organization
sustained by Ohio has ever been n
credit to the state, md Il IS certainly
| proper to say that such additional sup-
| port as may be given the National
Guard will be thoroughly In accord
with expediency.
Tribute 10 mckinley.
At this most fitting OF all times It
gives me the greatest and most sim
cerc pleasure to congratulate you upon
the honesty, dignity and Wisdom OF tho
administration of the Hon. William Nc
| KlnIey as chief executive Of the state.
Ohio has been honored by him even ne
he has been honored by Ohio. May his
destiny lead him 10 the pathway whore
he can give for the whole American
people the excellent service he has be.
slowed upon his fellow citizens OF Ohio.
May he enjoy the full reward OF his la
bors and or his life. and may all hts
days be those OF prosperity and peace.
/ thank him Tor his courtesy and kind
ness to me, for his good wishes for. my