Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
the gear ended October 81. 1897. amounte
to s5.43253

INTO DTdCllCdlly ali parts Oh the state, ana
his labors have been instrumental in stay
ing the progress in many instances of con-
tagious diseases among domestic animals
His report is one OF exceptional interest est
recommendations, especially the one In re-
gard to the inspection of animals being
brought into the state for breeding pur-
poses. The time has come, in my judy
ment, when this officer should have fixed
salary, with a suitable allowance for ex-
penses. He should also have an office at
be the more readily secured when needed
Horticulture.
Under the provisions of the new code
the Iowa State Horticultural society is
supply department Of the state. Horti-
be- foste rs for we not only need fruits
a a. large amount Of fruit is being shipped
out of the state. bringing in a large
amount of money. The protection of the
them with shrubs and flowers should not
be lost sight of and the work Of the So
ciety should be encouraged and ex-
tended.
Public Lands.
OF the public lands belonging to the state
there was patented during the period 2,432,-
us acres, and there remain unpatented Of
lands other than swamp and ra abroad lands
5,673613 acres. The amount of swamp and
railroad lands is too indefinite to be com
puted.. There yet remain unsold Of the
Financial Institutions.
The savings banks of the state numbered,
at the close of the term, 166, and the other
banks under the supervision Of the au-
ditor 206. ar increase of eight in the whole
number in the two years. They held de-
posits jung 80 amounting to $45,442, S94 49,
and the ASSETS amounted to $65, 799, .96, an
increase oyer the figures of the year pre-,
ceding of 81 476, 81 in the first item and
of 81, 40 $50. So in the other The increase for
the biennial period was $1,615,757 81 in de-
posits and in gross assets $1,75i, 3S3.07. Re-
ports at the close of business October 5
showed further increase in the deposits
of s., o4S. 631; A and in the volume of assets
of a,735,Q SS. AZ. This amount of deposits
exceeds that of June 80, 1892, which was the
highest line before the crisis of $685. by over
IS, 900. On October s. 1897, the national
banks held of Individual deposits s27, 5o2,-
301 25. Money is evidently coming from it's
hiding place and is seeking it's great reser-
voir to be drawn thence for the uses Of en-
larging business and industrial activity.
The comptroller of the currency in his
report of last winter gives the deposits
in the loan and trust companies of Iowa
as 81, S64 1863. and those in private banks as
s5,23SlS3 The deposits in these various
institutions therefore aggregate s1CO,157.-
Semi-Ccntennial Celebration.
In accordance with provision made there
for by the last general assembly, Iappoint-
Grape and George F. Henry, of Burlington,
and Hon. John Scott, Of Nevada, to ar
range IOT Il Suitable CeIeDTdIlOn OF CHe
semi-centennial of Iowa. The commission
began Immediately to make arrangements
for a celebration of the occasion such as
would be credi:able to the state. BY dint
of hard work and untiring perseverance
the commission was quite successful. The
city of Burlington contributed the amount
precedent Of any payment out Of the state
treasury. The celebration took place in
October, 1896, occupying eight days. A
full history has been prepared by the COM
L
published under state authority. The cele-
bration cost the state the sum of 1876, the
remaining $24 of the $4,000 appropriated
having been returned to the State treas
ury by the commission.
Historical Building.
At its regular session the Twenty-sixth
general assembly made beginning toward
the erection of a memorial and historical
building. appropriating $4,000 for the pur-
chase of the grounds and the procurement
of plans. At the second session of that
body provision was made for the construc-
ton of a part of the building-the same to
be completed, however, including the pur-
chase of the grounds, within the appropri-
alton; After the examination of the pro-
posed sites, selection was made of tract
100 by 14l feet Immediately east of the state
house, and purchased for the sum of 81, 800.
on examination the council became con-
WINGED that such building of size that
would be satisfactory to the people or ade-
quate for even a beginning Of the contem-
plated edifice could not be built for the
means available after paying for the site.
J 1t was therefore determined by the council
to relegate the matter to the general assem-
bly,. 1t is accordingly left for consideration
at the session now opening.
The Omaha Exposition.
Under authority conferred upon the ex-
ecutive council by the Twenty-sixth gen.
eral assembly that body chose committee
composed of one person from each con-
gressional district to take charge of such
exhibits as this state should make in the
Trans mississippi and International expo
sition. The committee at once actively en-
secured ground SPACE for building and
aoor room in the halls, 1t has also done
much towards bringing the exposition to
the attention of our people.
In preparing the way for a great exhibit
The committee appointed subcommittee
10 submit estimates of the cost of pre-
caring, installing and maintaining exhibits
10 be worthy of the state, which subcom-
nittee has prepared report that has been
sent to me in advance of its presentation to
Until next week The report asks for the
purposes Of the exhibit an additional allow
ance of S47, 400.
Battle Ship Iowa.
The state of Iowa has been honored with
The name of one of the largest and most
powerful war vessels now afioat. At its
launching at Philadelphia, Pa, March Is,
1896, the state officers, including myself
and staff, the senator's and representatives
N congress from Iowa and many promi-
nent citizens of the state were present, and
the christening was done by Miss Mary
Lord Drake, now Mrs. George w. Sturti-
yant.
Under the authority conferred by the last
general assembly an elaborate and elegant
silver service was procured and the same
lifted into handsome cabinets; and on Mon
Jay, July 10, 1897, the service was at New
port, r. l., formally presented to the ship
ind accepted by its commander.
Iowa National Guard.
1t should be source of satisfaction to
,he people to know that the efficiency of
The Iowa national guard is now at
1igher standard than at any former pc
siod in it's history. The national guard is
..eally the bulwark of the nations defense.
it supplies in this country the place stand
ing armies occupy in other countries. In
this state 1t is composed of the rank and
file of our very best citizens; young men.
and middle-aged and in many instances
veterans of the late war, representing the
various business interests and proIes-
sions; men who are willing to make sac
rifice of time, labor and money In acqulr-
ing military education and training 70 pre-
pare themselves for the nations defense
and to serve the state when necessity arises
in the enforcement of the law and the
preservation of peace and good order. Inc
same regulations and tactics apply TO and
govern the Iowa national guard and the
regular army of the United States. THESE
gallant sons of Iowa are devoting their
services in the line of duty without COM
pensation They are and ought to be am
bilious Their only reward is tnat OF rank