Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
board of health after being placed in

board or health after being placed in
charge of the inspection of oils. Hereto
fore there has been a state oil inspector
who has had complete charge of the in
spection. His office was abolished by
the extra session of the legislature, and
the inspection was made department.
of the state board of health. The APP
pointment of inspectors is placed in
the hands of the governor, but the rules
for the inspection are made by the
board. of health, and the work is under
the boards supervision.
The Veterinary Report.
The annual report of the state veter-
mary department has been filed by DR..
mary surgeon says that most of the
work of the period has been in investi-
eating reported cases of CHAMBERS. One
person died from the disease. In clos
ing his report DR.. Gibson says:
During the year this department has been
called upon in connection with so outbreaks
of disease, which is an increase over the
ordinary number of calls in like period of
time. But withal, we are pleased to state
| that there is no evidence of the spread of
volved after the cases were in the hands of
the department, which success was largely
contributed to by the excellent results at
tanned from the use of form Of quarantine
prepared by the Encouragement, Hon.
Milton Remley, and approved by the execu-
tive council"
Need More Money.
The commissioners of the new Iowa
hospital for the insane at Cherokee in
their report to Gov. Drake review the
work which has been accomplished
since the commission began the con-
struction of the hospital. Four hundred
thousand dollars has been spent in put
ting in the foundations and completing
the superstructure, and the commits
sioners now ask for an appropriation
from the coming Legislature for $279,-
900. They say that this appropriation
is necessary in order to complete the
hospital and have it ready for occu-
pancy in 1900.
The Fruit Growers.
The thirtysecond annual session of
the State Horticultural society in Des
Moines, presided over by President Pow
ell, of Glenwood, was of more than
usual importance and replete with in
cidents of interest. The papers pre-
pared and read evinced careful study
and research in delving into the laws of
soil, weather, climatic conditions and
environment necessary for the produc-
ton of the best grades of fruit for the
| territory embraced within the bounda-
ries of state lines. The new officers
chosen are: President, c. F. Gardner,
Usage; vice president, NJ. j. Wragg,
Waukee; secretary and librarian,
George H. Van Houten, Lenox, reflect
ed; treasurer, w. NJ. Bomberger, Har-
| Ian, reelected.
Salaries Too Small.
| At the annual meeting in Des Moines
| of the Iowa Sheriffs' association some 60
counties were represented by as many
| sheriffs, and after discussing the vari-
Gus problems in their line of duty Off
GERS for the ensuing year were chosen as
| follows: President, j. F. Thompson,
jefferson; secretary and treasurer, F.
Manning, Hamilton county; vice presi-
dents, w. C. Bell, Maquoketa; L. W..
Krowlton, Usage The sheriffs from
small counties declare they cannot live
ON the salaries provided by the new
code. Sheriff Knowlton, of Mitchell,
said:
IT receive a salary of $50 month and no
! expense account for attending court l am
| supposed to earn the rest out of fees. Last
| year my net income from the office was
$671. In counties of from rs, 900 to $4,000 sher-
| ifs receive $1,000 fixed salary. There is a
| manifest inequality between their treat
ment and that accorded the little fellows
A Legislative committee was named
| to present these matters to the legisla-
ture. 1t is said that the new laws make
the office so poor that in a third of the
counties there are no aspirants for it
since the situation has been understood.
Gov. brakes Plans.
Gov. Drake has already planned to re-
turn to Excelsior Springs, Mo-, immedi-
ately after Mr.. Shaw's Inauguration,
| and will remain for an indefinite period.
He has found the waters and baths
there of such great benefit that he has
determined to stay there until he gets