The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1900-01-04

townships The constitution OF the county
boards of equalization often worked grievous
injustice to certain sections of the territory
under consideration, and the state board
found itself powerless to right apparent
wrongs. Again II the old plan OF the organi-
zation Of the state board Of equalization IS TO
he continued 1t would be well TO amend the
law as to the time OF meeting Under tine
present provision, the board must meet the
first Monduy in December decennially. ESpe-
ricncc has proven that this is too early for the
r. ason that the county auditors are not ready
to submit their reports. IL would be the part
OF wisdom and economy, therefore, VI the date
OF meeting should be changed TO the hrst Mon
day in February OF the year following the de-
ccnnial appraiSencnt
IT has been contcnded by many that the pres
ent cumbersome organization OF the STATE
board of equalization should he abandoned in
favor Of "a smaller board. consisting. probably.
OF state officers. The argument has bet thGt
such small board can accomplish Us g. Cd u
space Of time and with Infinitely less cost to
the state. This was the consensus OF opinion
in the last state board OF equalization. In
view OF the large sum required to pay the ex-
penses under the present system and the
probability that the work will be as well per-
formed by q smaller body l commend to you
change OF process l am inclined to believe
that such action win he expedent ard bsneh-
cial in all ways
Permit me to enjoin upon you the necessity
of giving the gravest thought to the taxation
question The levy for state purposes Is SUI
hcient and the people should not be called upon
for more money. when local taxation Is already
so much Of burden in many places, 1t is
always the par, Of sound Judgment and cou-
mon sense to encourage the growth Of industry
in the state and therefore. 1t is certainly per-
missible 10 counsel such considerate policy MS
will inure to the general benefit aud keep cnp-
ital 81 home. Ohio has suffered much from the
loss Of capital which has found y home In states
onering special Inducements Our present
laws relating to the taxation Of certain corco-
further ne d OF measures which may be consid-
cred Us IN any way prOhibitory on the furthc.
business life OF the organizations OF capita
which are consistently and sincerely obeyine
the statutes.
BENEVOLENT .Nn EDUCATIONAL iNsriTr-
TioNs
The reports submitted by the officers in
charge of the benevolent and edu 'ntional iu-
stitutionS of the state have show that good
condition OF aiairS exists In this branch o
governmental work Personal observation 4
all the institutions has convinced me thai they
are well managed and that the results attained
are due 10 unremit ting care and an earnest d.
sire to do the best possible for the state n 4
those who are the objects of our benevolencc
Before proceeding to special references to the
affairs OF these institutions, wish. in this con-
nection. to pay proper and most sincere tribui.
10 the esien, WORK and vaqaole % sd nh
in my opinion, is vitality essential to the pre-
per conduct OF the affairs OF the state dealing
with the afflicted and the criminal classes. and
should have hearty support from all II is
great pleasure to me to record here nv high
appreciation OF the individual and collective
v.
important field before them.
Ohio has seven great hospitals for the insane
- that at MaSSillon. representing the most ad
vinced type OF such construction having h l
opcncd in tbs autumn ofNSSS ana formally
dedicated on October 18th Of that year Al
though the ins tuition is not complete there be-
ing buildings under construction ana mora t.
be constructed it may be said that it is now in
opcrat on and that the time will come soon
when 1t will be able To provide refuge for tn
insane OF the district established for IL Uy law.
All ,he hospitals have had uneventful but
highly successful years and. although additi-
tions and improvements are needed at several.
IL is to he assumed that the state has now
enough of these institutions. II there is press
ing demand for accommodations FOR more pa
tients, it can be met by building detached cot
tsseS on the commodious grounds Of tho es-
taolished institutions. To the best of my
knowledge and belief there hns been earnest
effort upon the Fart OF all connected with the
BILE. THE good name OF cur state in surh wori;>
has been fully sustained and the results IN b"
half of the afflicted stand prominently to our
credit in the eyes OF the world.
During the last two years the trustees ana
The management OF the institution for feeble
minded youth. acting under authority OF the
law enare Ell by the Scvcnty-third general
assemble. aru lired "a tract OF land .Odsla acre
IN extent. lying along the cast and west banks
of Big Darby creek. this 10 be tho Ohio farm
Tor the cuStudial charge OF adult t-imbcclcS
For this uact of splendid land, possessing all
the conditions to make II suitable for the pur-
re there waS plti Sa.y5a, that amount
being within the appropriation. But recently
the state emergency board authorized the crca
tion of Il deficiency to th" amount of 100. TO
provide for the purchase of a tract of land :,d-
Joining this firm. upon which is located very
valuable water rights The cuStodal farm. al
80 700 II is greatly to the credit of Ohio that
Great @ good will come of it and it will
always be recognized as - further bless.
on the farm has. up to this time. been con-
fined to agricultural labor. 1t will be neces-
provision for buildings in order that the pur-
poses may he carried out and the real work
begun as soon rs possible. 1t Is thought That
by the erection of four buildings In the imme-
diute future very satisfactory start IN the
matter Of inauguratng custodial charge OF
adult imbcciles can he made. i heartily COM
there may he irm support OF this new branch
OF benevolent work Accommodations for the
adult females OF the imbecile class will have
to be provided. and when that is done the
whole ground work Of noble mission will
have been laid.
The building operations in connection with
the hospital for epileptics are continuing sat
isfactoriy TOO much cannot be said in pra Isl,
OF this splendid institution or its management,
1t is significant OF the prOgressiveness Of our
state aud in "vrrr way deserving OF support
and good will from all
The lnsttu Iuns ior the education OF the deal
and dumb aud the blind are In excellent con-
ance The appreciation OF these state schools
is evident and their privile les are eagerly
sought the unIOftuuatek Tor W0Om tney
were designed The magnificent school build
ing at the institution for the deaf and dumh
has been completed ana Is now occupied thus
relieving the hitherto crowded condition OF the
main building. 1t Is a special pleasure to be
able 10 report that the appropriation made for
the teaching OF the deaf dumb and blind chill
dren OF the state has led to gratifying results
The boys industrial school near Lancaster
and the girls Industrial home in Delaware
county have fulfilled their missions we'll They
are distinctly prosperous. well ordered and
highly valuable institutions Every effort has
been made 10 advance their work wherever
possible and the result has been good.
The soldiers and sailors home in Erie
county and the soldiers and sailors orphans
home in Greene county need no eneOmium here.
They speak for themselves and no institutions
of the state have better places in the hearts of
the people. There ia urgent need for more ae-
cOmnoda lions ~ the soldiers and sailers
home ] recommend that every want be antici-
pated, il possible. and that the inoSt geRerous
consideration he given every proposition which
has In view the end OF making the old soldiers
and sailors comfortable and happy, and Of ex :
tending the educa tional facilities offered to the
children OF ou- countrys defenders | also
wish TO especially recommend that the laws
be so amended that Ohio soldiers and sailors
Of the Spanish American and Philip
pine wars and The children of such. car
be admitted without question to the homes
The Ia ws relating TO the soldiers and sailors
home may not seem TO ofYer any obstacle t6
the admission Of thess latter-day soldiers ano
sailors They have been construed that wsy
and there are now quite number OF soldier
OF the Spanish American war 1t the fnstitu-
tion. hut the soldiers and sailors orphan
home is declared 10 he for the offspring u
those who fought for the Union In the civil nnC