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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
Field, Schlick s 60.

report of the hospital board to the contrary
notwithstanding. Take, for illustration the
asylum of Dane county, Wis, which visited.
The institution has farm of 405 acres of no
greater fertility or adaptability than you can
find in any OF the counties in the southern
half of our state. This farm also maintains
the county poor, of whom there were sixty
seven on Oct l. The weekly cost of main
tenance of the chronic insane, including su-
pervsion, attendance and all items or ex-
penditures, well as repairs and improve
ments, was s1.39 per capita last year. This
low cost not secured at the expense of
any comfort necessity for the inmates, for
they are well fed, well clothed and enjoy
more comforts and conveniences than the aV-
erage of our population, but was attained
simply and solely by reason of economy in
management and the successful utilization of
their productive capacity on the farm. Ag-
ricultural, dairy and garden products were
produced to the value of "a, $3.50. There were
slaughtered seventeen head of CATTLE weight
1855 pounds; sixty EIGHT hogs, weight 1S,720
are now ninety-one head of cattle and ten
horses on the farm. All the work of cultva-
ton, extension of buildings and repair is
done by inmates. Nearly every trade is rep
resented in the institution and intelligently
utilized Other counties in Wisconsin show q
less cost of maintenance than this, while
was s1.73. DR.. Folwell, of our state uni
versity, writes con Oct. 49, so and 81, L
visited the county insane asylum of Rock
county Wis, at Evansville; of Jefferson coun-
county, at Richmond. The first two are
among the Oldest of the county asylums the
remaining one among the latest founded.
I found all the institutions better
housed and equipped than l expected. The
people of Wisconsin well satisfied with
the system that they very liberal toward
them. The farms are large, well cultivated
and well stocked The whole work except
that of superintendent is done by the pa
tients. In most cases the farm buildings have
been erected by the labor of the insane. Ex-
cellent gardens maintained. At one, sew
enty-ive bushels of strawberries were picked
this year.
DISCIPLINE AND ORDER.
THE discipline and order Of the asylums
seems in every instance excellent. The people
are quiet and generally employed in some
way. I did not happen to see the patients at
a meal, but saw excellent food set out for
them The kitchens were all large, we'll
lighted and admirably equipped. Bread every
where was of the best, butter made on the
farm is furnished at all meals, tea coffee
are also served at all meals The beds and
bedding are cleaner than l have seen in any
similar institution. Water is furnished In
great abundance, and ventilation l have not
solutey free from institution SMELL Ali
of them have cold storage facilities and most
of them raise all their meats, we'll as
vegetables. The newer institutions have no
bars, unless In two small rooms on either
side, and either none the slenderest
means of restraint Patients occasionally
wander away, but are soon and easily recov-
cred"
From personal observation, / can indorse
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
SUBJECT OF EDUCATION.
A Matter That Is Close TO the Hearts
of Ntnnesotans.

The educational interests of the state have
kept pace with the other factors in it's
growth and development in most gratifying
degree, as appears by the report of the
superintendent OF public instruction. which
with the recommendations therein contained.
commend to your attention. The cause of
education Is so close to che heart of the
patriotic Minnesotan, and has so continuous
ly received generous treatment at the hands
OF our citizens, both in the legislature and
without, that it is not deemed necessary for
me to specially solicit your consideration for
this subject as l am sure that you are already
determined to exert your every power and
resource to extend its efficiency and benign
influence. 1 would merely caution you that
in all legislation and appropriations for this
subject it is as necessary, as 1t Is in every
other department, that your liberallty be prud-
ent, and that you look to the future as well
as to the present We never, In my
Judgment, devote too much money to our
common schools so long as the money is
economically and wisely expended. In the
matter Of higher education, it can well
be conceived how policy might be adopted
and encouraged that would tend TO deprive
the general public of that value received
to which 1T is entitled for all moneys collect
ed by taxation, and also make the whole sys-
tenn Of public education, severely, and I
taxpayer. Such course should be avoided
not only for the present, but is to be guard
ed against for the future. If we should ever
be guilty of making higher education an
undue burden to the taxpayer. we would
thereby jeopardize the whole cause of public
education.
DANGER TO BE FEARED.
The greatest danger to be apprehended from
this source is not in the extension of the
sphere of education at public expense but
rather in duplicating the means for imparting
It, For instance, in the matter of our state
normal schools. No branch Of our education
al system is more important in itself and in
it's refexiye effects upon the system as
whole than proper and adequate normal
training. But here, as elsewhere, a gem
erous public. spirit should be tempered by
prudence and the best interests of the state
as a whole. In the early days, when the
demand for trained teachers was as crying
and urgent as it is today, and when there
were comparatively few grammar and high
schools in the state, it was a matter of
necessity to have preparatory departments In
the normal schools, for without them the
schools would have lacked the proper material
for the professional training and instruction
which they were designed to afford. At this
time, with high schools in every community,
the conditions are different, and the wisdom
of maintaining in the same community schools
doing the same kind of work, one wholly at
tho expense of the state. and the other partly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05

at the expense of the state and partly at
the expense Of the taxpayers locally Is at
least questionable. BY the provisions Of the
high school aot our high schools are open
If the preparatory Glasses in our normal
schools were dispensed with gradually and
as the circumstances permit it would result
IN considerable saving In money and enable
the authorities to provide normal training for
larger number of students in our present
schools. and also give the students the bene-
At of the best attainable talent without any
may in one way be one of administration to
be solved under existing law rather than of
legislative concern, 1t Is, nevertheless. SO inn
portant In its bearing upon the whole system
Of our school work and your action with
reference to the establishment Of additional
normal schools that l deem 1t my duty to
expressly call 1t to your attention.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
STATE TEXT BOOKS.
Suggestion of Preparing and Pub
fishing the Books That Are Needed.


In addition to the specific recommendations
submitted by the superintendent Of public in
struction. all of which merit the earnest con-
sideration of both legislature and executive,
1 would specially commend to your considera-
ton the subject of preparing and publishing
on state account the school books required in
connection with our free text book system. 1t
tons that will commend this subject to your
favorable action. First and foremost, on the
score of economy. The prices eXacted by the
school book trust are simply exorbitant. The
present system with its we'll known prac-
tees and abuses is corruptive Of public morals
and destructive Of that absolute confidence
In the integrity OF school officers and teach
ers that should prevail to give their work
and word the. greatest efficacy. The typo
graphical and mechanical work incident to
the publishing of our own text books by the
state would be in itself a great help to our
labor. By the cooperation Of the intelligent
educators of the state, system Of text books
for the primary and grammar grades, at least;
expense, that would be infinitely better adapt
ed to our situation and our scholars than
matter compiled in the East or elsewhere
outside the state. The government of the
United States prints and prepares its own
publications; many of the states do the same.
In California the question whether the state
should publish it's own text books, upon be-
ing submitted to vote Of the people, was
adopted by the phenomenal vote Of 1907 in
it's favor, and 1880 against, 1t is my belief
that pubic sentiment in this state would
result in like vote here. If the question
were submitted to a vote Of the people. In
this connection would also call your at
tention to the necessity for further legsla-
ton authorizing the Investment Of our school,
university and other funds under the control
of the state at such rates of interest as viii
make It to the advantage of our school dis
trcts and municipalities to borrow those
funds rather than from other sources. 1t
seems poor public policy to invest our public
funds in foreign securities drawing only per
cent interest, and compelling our own mu-
inequalities that are equally worthy of credit
to go outside the. state for loans at higher
rates. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
STATE INSTITUTIONS.
Subject of Their Management and
Questions Suggested.

Questions Suggested.
Another subject that will prominently be
called TO your attention by the able report
OF our state auditor is the management Of
our state institutions. 1t presents the ques-
ton whether we shall continue the present
plan of a separate beard for each Institution
with board of corrections and charities to
supervise and moderate their actions, or
whether We shall adopt the plan of one cen
trail board OF control for the management Of
all the institutions Both plans are in opera
ton in our sister states. Each has it's pc
culiar advantages, as well Disadvantages
The separate board plan contemplate5 a
body Of high-minded citizens, full OF sym
pathy for the unfortunate classes, not for
getful of the great burden that those classes
are upon society; willing to and 50 situated
that they can give their best efforts and
time to the service of the state. in con-
nection with the Institution to which they arc
appointed, without compensation. Such per-
sons form centers of influence and educa-
ton and exercise an extensive and whole
some influence over public opinion the
subject in which they interested.
They appoint officials without reference 10
their political opin ols, promote them for
merit, and retain them in the service in
definitely. Their attitude toward these Of
icials is one of support and encourage
ment.
SINGLE BOARD PLAN.
The single board plan presumes a small
body of men possessed OF excellent business
ability, and who have become, by training
and experience, experts in the conduct Of in
stitutions, and in the treatment of the I'M
fortunate of the several classes, devotlng
their whole time and energy to their duties
and receiving adequate compensation. They
are better competent to Judge of the quail
fications needed for superintendent. stew
ards and other subordinates and employees.
They also competent to act upon all re-
QUESTIONS and to decide finally what ex-
pense ought to be incurred and pass upon
accounts They are free from local influences
and politics. and political considerations do
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
HOSPITALS ron THE INSANE.
Expense (shopId, Not All Be Borne
by the State

On July 81 last the insane population in this
state, confined in our hospitals, was S,265,
gain of 321 during the preceding two years.
The rate of increase during the current BIZ
ennial period was 61s per cent, while in the
preceding biennial period it was not far from
Z per cent. The report Of the board of trus-
tees estimates that the rate OF increase will
probably continue until the percentage of in
sane in this state reaches the average level
prevailing in the country, which is about one
insane person to each 500 inhabitants They
also express the conviction that the maximum
rate in this state Is not likely to exceed one
in 4SO. A careful study of the statistics In
this and other states reveals the fact that the
superstition which has gained prevalency to
some extent, that insanity was more common
in this state than in other parts of the Union,
canEot be verified by investigation. The in
crease has been greater here of late years
than in many OF our sister states, and this
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05

these statements with the addition that I
saw the patients at meals, and ate of the
food prepared for them. l am loath to be-
ieve that cannot obtain as good local
ma ma cement IN this state as they have in
Wisconsin. The suggestion made In the re-
port of the board of hospital trustees that
the welfare OF the inmates might be sacri-
feed to a spirit of economy is not borne out
by the facts in any degree, and is no more
to be apprehended here than in Wisconsin;
besides, the payment of the states contribu-
ton of $50 per capita could and should be
made contingent here, as it is in Wisconsin
upon The maintenance of the high standard
that should prevail. In view of the extern
sive accommoda atoms that we already have at
our hospitals 1t would not be necessary to
authorize a larger number OF county asylums
at this time than one to each congressional
district The larger cities might also with
propriety be authorized to provide asylum5
for their own chronic insane.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
A Mill Stock Of
Ladies Underwear.

Every department is in line for
rousing opening of the new
year. From a price standpoint
the Ladies' Underwear Depart
ment has secured the greatest
attraction.
The Mil stock of Munsing fine Wool
Plated UndertVear secured at less than
mill prioe-some less than half price.
Ladies "Munsing" Heavy Wool
Plated Combination Suits, open across
bust, the s.. quality, at O. %M
less than half-price, only ~ q %
Ladies "Munsing" Extra Heavy
Woo1-Plated Combination Suits, open
across bust, the So so kinds,
at exactly half G a =
Ladies' 'Munsing" Heavy Wool
Plated Vests and Pants, always sold
at $500. Exactly half-price n nA
today..... ...............- az w.
THE VERY BEST - Portage"
knit-to-fit Combination Suits, made
of best imported Yarns, never sold
under $3.50, will go in G. I'D GaA
to this sale at. ......... - I'D u I'D
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
CORPORATE TAXATION.
State COnfers Special Fnvors when
1t Grants Corporate Charter.


1t Grants Corporate Charter.
Akin to the question discussed. but sep
arate and distinct from it, and not in any
wise dependent upon It's disposition, is the
subject of licensing and taxing corporations.
BY wise and well-considered legislation on
ms subject you can obtain an amount of
revenue that will more than make I'D for
the proposed reduction in the tax levy, and
which will, with other corporation taxes. in
the course of time increase the permanent
revenues of the state to such an extent that
direct tax for the revenue fund can be
dispensed with. Our law now requires the
payment of minimum Incorporation fee Of
sou to obtain corporate charter and in ad-
oltlon lilo of l per cent on the capitaliza-
ton in excess of $50 600. This provision is
bringing large sums of money into the treas
ury annually. 1t can and should be extend
ed to foreign corporations doing business in
TINS state. This would only be measure of
Justice to ourselves and to our own business
interests. The license fee should be uniform
with that imposed on our domestic corpora
tons, and may then be collected on the en-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-05
"a CENTS
Meat Market, 7S2.

a pound for Dairy Butter in Jars of
different sizes; also Rolls and Prints.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06
New York Store
Specials for this Week.

$500 Silk Waists for S39S.
sl.0O yd black 80 in. Storm Serge on
sale at 75c yd.
SOC I'd New organdiss on sale at 25c.
sl.50 Night Dresses on sale at 9sc.
25c Infants Silk Hose on sale at l5c.
sl.oo Ladies Black Hose silk on sale
at 75c pr.
Toe Isle hose rembrant ribbed, soc pr.
Sl75 black kid gloves on sale at sl.45.
9Sc Silk Lisle Vests, only SOC.
75c Percale Shirt Waists for SOC.
25c White Dimities new effects for
l5c yd.
SOC rufflings chitfons for 10c yd.
soc Lace and fine Swiss Colarettes for
25c each.
SOC Tatfeta Silk No. 90 Ribbons for 3oc
yard.
l0c Glycerine Soap at 4c cake.
7c bleached muslin on sale at DC,
35c boys overalls on sale at 25c.
$500 Ladies Rochester shoes for sl.65.
No intending purchaser should miss the
above bargains.
New York Store
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

Sheriff Hawkins is in the city
today subpenaing witnesses in
the water suits against the town
of Florence. The cases will be
called on Monday before Judge
NJ. S. Bailey.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

Camp IS, Woodmen of the
World. announce a grand ball to
be given on next Thursday eve
ming, May 1lth. The music will
be furnished by the Gibbs orches-
ira. The Woodmeu generally do
things the right way and the ball
will be all right.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

The attention CT the readers of
The TRIBUNE is called to the an
nouncemcnt of Dr. Roseberry, and
to the change of his professional
card which also appears IN
another column. The doctor has
been eminently successful as a
general practitioner, and will un-
doubtedly prove himself no less
successfulin the special lines to
which he will henceforth contine
himself.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06
LOCAL NEWS

The children of the kindcrgar-
ten are progressing finely in learn
ing To weave the Maypole. Friday
all the ribbons were woven in for
the first time.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

There is still considerable clean
ing needed to be done along the
various alleys and vacant lots
about town Every property own
er or tenant ought to see the neces-
sity of thorough renovation for
sanitary purposes.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

Thirteen young people from
Canon City passed through this
city yesterday afternoon, after
having spent the day picnicing
near Chandler, They appeared to
be enjoying themselves immensely.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

A large number of people at
tended the cake walk at Cyanide
last night. There were eight con
testants and of these Paul Hoyt
and his sister Alice were awarded
the cake. Two little girls, Maudie
Morris and Lizzie McCruden,
were second best. Next Friday
night a social dance will be given
at the Cyanide hall.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

The Chamber of Commerce had
a very enthusiastic meeting in the
city hall last night, although there
were very few members in attend
ance. Considerable business was
TRANSACTED and matters of vital
interest were discussed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

\ banjo duet, rendered in the
office at Cyanide yesterday after
noon by Mcssrs. Andy Garver and
Fred Graham, was most enjoyable.
TI4T TnIpIsNIs, ,saa- ,a.Yt a., tho .sS,.,, or
cult so as TO enjoy the rare trea'
by telephone. The gentlemen are
10 be classed as professionals
Thanks, boys; ring us up again.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

THE TRIBUNE deserves to be in
every home in Florence" is the
compliment paid the paper by n
stranger in the city day or two
ago. Well, Judging from the
growth of THE TRmuNE's list of
subscribers we are inclined to be-
lieve our citizens think SO, too.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. NJ. E. McCool is very
seriously ill.
Mise Louise MORSE is in
Canon the guest of Miss Earle.
Attorney q. W. Wilkes was
in Rockvale today on legal bust
ness.
Mrs. Carl Morse is slowly re-
covering from her recent severe
illness.
Mrs. Ed. Jack has been con-
fined to her home for few days
la grippe.
John Deering went to Flor
ence Thursday night, where he ex-
poets to locate permanently
Salida Mail,
j. f, Vardaman, of Cripple
Greek, was a passenger on No. 10
today on his way to Pueblo 10
spend Sunday.
H. b, Slater of the Canon
City Electric Light plant was in
town today confering with the peo-
pie, his friends, in this city.
Sheriff Stewart, of Teller
county, passed through on No 10
today, on his way to the Pueblo
asylum having in custody an in
sane man.
j. O. McNey went to Denver
this morning to spend Sunday
with his parents. lie was accom-
panied by little Margery Day,
who will visit her grandparents.
Mrs. j. NJ. Cramcr, of Chica-
90, wife of the purchaser of the
Scott ranch. arrived in this city
this morning aud permanent
home will soon be established
here.
Geo. S. Spreyer, who has just
returned from an attempted trip TO
Klondike, and +. S. Beeson are
in town today, visiting friends,
while enroute to their old time
camps at Cripple Creek. The boys
favored the TRIBUNE with very
pleasant call.
William McFie, of West Main
street, was very agreeably surprised
yesterday by receiving visit from
his brother. John Il. McFie, of
Santa Fe, New Mexico. The
brothers had not met before in
e;ohtaa,,- ..a,.,,,s.; NJ. Iohn n Mn-
Fie is one of the Judges of the su-
preme bench of New Mexico. He
is now on his way to TERRA ANA
rillo to hold a session of court.
We acknowledge a pleasant call
from the comrade brothers.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

Geo. A. Eldredge wishes to an
nounce through these columns that
the entertainment recently given
at the Presbyterian church was not
IA benefit for him, as has been re-
ported. He says he is unable to
learn how such an impression
gained credence, but he wishes to
deny the assertion emphatlcaily'
The entertainment was gwen
under the auspices and for the
benefit of the Florence Entertain
ment bureau of which he is a
member.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

Work on the roof of the new
Baptist church will probably begin
the first of next week.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

The Uniform Rank, X. of p,
is making arrangements to hold
n grand ball on the evening OF
May Both.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

The city council is figuring upon
getting sufficient l0-inch iron pipe
to replace all the wooden fumes
which cross Main street. and possl-
bly, all the principal thoroughfares
of The city. Such an expenditure
of money would prove, in the long
run, to be in the interest of econ
omy, The wooden fumes are not
sufficiently strong for the heavy
loads that are being continually
hauled over them and are con
stantly in need of repair. Iron
pipe would do away with such ex'
~
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

T. 4. Spencer is replacing the
shingles on his Supply house with
corrugated iron, and it is very
sensible thing to do.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

OF the forty pupils i'll the high
school thirty-eight have signed a
petition asking for the retention
of Prof. CLARK as superintendent.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06
Classified Advertisements

Advertisements will be run ia this depart
ment at the rate Of II words in issues Tor 10
cents payable in advance; advertisement
will be taken for less than 10 cents. Here is an
To advertise at a minimum cost
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06
Archie 5 Gale
THE BEST
turkeys, Chickens, Oysters,
Fish, Game, Eggs, Vegetables,
Tea, Coffee, etc.

sill continue to be prominent
feature of my busines and my pa
hons can rely upon getting the
best and freshest goods iii this line
10 be found in the city: perfect
|srvice guaranteed; special rates
. oregular boarders.
Gratefully acknowledging the
.pproval of past efforts and solicit
ing your continued patronage, L
'n, yours truly,
ARCHIE KELLER
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06

aNTFD-Apy lady or gentleman wanting
w nIeasaut and profitable employment, call
q, Mrs. /. ". Stevens, IA West Ind street, May
sth only. Salary paid by the month"; ati'
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-06
Ice Cream

Herberts, of Denver at Thompsous,
Chocolate, Strawberry Vanilla,
Also ice cream soda and contec-
tios. Lobach block. l7ml
Become render of the TRIBUNE