Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-08

Inspecting OHlcerS nave IN tne most part teStl-
fed to the efficiency and the zeal OF officers and
men, The naval brigade, which now consists
of 2s3 men and 10 commissioned Officers, is al
ready credit to the state and is becoming
very popular branch of the service. IT is pro-
posed that hereafter the encampments of the
militia be held at the state camp grounds near
Newark.
1t would be we'll for the state to erect upon
these grounds building suitable for the stor-
age OF camp equipments supplies and such
property as is needed during the annual stay
of the guard The report of the adjutant gem
eral shows the physical condition OF men and
property, and also the service performed. The
strength OF the guard including the naval bri-
gade, on September 30, 1897, was o,7Sl enlisted
men, and 458 commissioned officers
THE BOARD OF PARDoNs.
| The last report OF the state board OF pardons
| shows that during the year Just passed $50
cases were presented, and Of these l4l were
acted upon. The pardons recommended num-
| bered 81, combinations of sentence 81, and
transfers from one penal Institution to another
2. There were 81 cases rejected.
| LABOR INTERESTS
The law intended for the protection of labor
| ing men and women should, in every instance
where shown to be inefficient be extended
| with such recognition OF the rights Of all con-
cerned as may be possible. A great deal has
been accomplished by these provisions which
are designed to ameliorate conditions, anord
safety to body and health, and prescribe proper
rules for labor. The wisdom OF shop and fac
tory inspection in all its branches, OF requiring
| safety appliances, OF securing sanitary and
scientific supervision OF mining, and Of collect
| ing data which throws light upon the complex
question of labor is acknowledged by all But
1t is evident that there are many things to be
done. and l, therefore. commend to your con-
| sideration the propositions which will be ad-
vanced In the interest of the laboring classes.
The affairs OF the coal miners OF Ohio war
nt WI, ratt . ie m ho hOn that n
| ture conditions will be such as 10 present coal
mining matters in less acute forms than have
been observed in the recent past. In whatever
| way the state could act, with the rights of all
parties in view, but for the end of bettering
| the environments OF this numerous class of
our people, would be beneficial.
BOARD OF ARBITRATION
Special attention and recognition Is due to
the admirable work performed by the state
board of arbitration. Its influence in the ad-
lustment OF disputes and difficulties between
employers and employees has been marked. At
all times OF serious disagreement affecting
labor and employers OF labor the board has
been prompt to offer its aid in the line OF arbi-
tration of differences or conciliaton OF con-
fiicting interests. Almost without exception
the result has been good one, and l cannot
but think that large measure OF the peaceful
and satisfactory conclusions Of such trou-
bles are dir ectly traceable to the earn
est and energetic efforts of this board.
The Ohio board was the first to try for
such Interstate arbitration and conciliation as
would permit amicable adjustment of the
differences. The outcome spoke volumes OF
praise for their endeavors, although history
will probably not give the commentator de-
served. In the work of such a board undoubt-
edly lies one of the solutions of the great
problems concerning labor and its interests,
from the standpoint OF employer well en-
ploye. The state of Ohio should take no back
ward step in relation to arbitration, but on the
contrary should so perfect its system that
when the national governn ent recognizes the
necessity and value OF such q process the Law
, OF Ohio will be accepted as q model
, AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS.
The opening OF new year fnds the agricul-
turists OF Ohio rejoicing in the memories OF a
> prosperous period just passed and confident OF
equal success in the future. The affairs of that
great class can well receive your closest atten-
I tion with view of perfecting condition:
wherever just and sound laws will accomplish
it The interests of the farmers are practically
coincident with those OF nearly all other walks
, of life in this modern day, and II should be the
aim OF all to do the most for the common good
, Legislation which will make the burden OF
taxation as light as possible. which will con-
serve general good causes which will cheaper
and facilitate the cost of transportation in agri
cultural districts through the institution of 4
: good roads system, and which will unite more
closely the city and the country population by
1 rapid transit will do much to benefit all, anC
none more so than those who till the soil
The wisdom OF the state government in max
ing suitable appropriations for the agrcul'
tural experiment station at Wooster, is beinl
demonstrated more fully each year. The prac
| tical benefits to agriculturiStS accruing from
, such institution are many, and there Il
every reason to believe that they are appre
ciated. The agricultural experiment station
work, when coupled with the splendid objec
lessons afforded each year by the state fair anC
| ha aXh nd fha fnrr inS l.
n tute lectures, prove that Ohio is steadily pro
| crossing in agriculture.
3 BUS MESS AND MANUFACTURING
The vast interests involved in the bushes
and manufacturing enterprises OF the state
which mean so much for the present and futur
= good OF all classes. should receive the mos
@ considerate treatment at your hands 1t is o
= the utmost importance that the Oh . govel n
! ment should SO act, as far as 1t is able, towar'
: those whose industries contribute so largely L
n the comfort and success OF life. that the bene
lts will be immediate and lasting
l., AUTOMATIC COUPLER AND POWER BRAKE LAW
Il The Ohio law enacted in March, 1903, provid
L ing that by January l. 1898, all railroads oper
Q ating in the state should have automati
q couplers on engines and cars both freight an
II passenger, and that - per cent of each trai
'e should have power brakes to ensure easy con
1t troll, has not been fully complied with for goo
|. reasons. Reports made to the commissions
of railroads and telegraphs, and covering nearl
+, all Ohio rolling stock, show that almost a
q passenger train locomotives have power brake:
|" and 81 per cent automatic couplers. OF III
: freight engines about 81 per cent have powe
; brakes and 10 per cent automatic cou pier
;, Only few OF the passenger, baggage. EXPIRE
h and mail cars are not equipped with both pow
- er brakes and automatic couplers. but only
~ per cent. OF the vast number of freight cars ar
: so supplied. The requirement for the institu
q tion OF these devices for safety OF passenger
: and employees entailed the expenditure of u
q enormous sum of money and in the period
a depression that was prevailing at the time c
=, the enactment of the law, and which continue
:, with more or less force until the reaction G
!, this year, when the railroads began to max
~ more satisfactory earnings, 1t was practicall
:, impossible for the companies to comply.
=, THE OHIO CENTENNIAL
A. The commission appointed to report to II
general assembly upon the advisibility and
plan of celebrating the centennial anniversar
OF the admission OF Ohio into the Union. ha
- investigated the subject but is not yet read
al th