Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-01-05

library commissioners Soon after the bonrd
was organized the old and absurd custom OF !
keeping the library for a privileged fow wns
abolished. anG the circulating department was
opened on equal terms to oil citizens OF the
state and provision was made for the travelling
library system. The changes inauguratcd have
led to greater circulation of books among
the people. The AS libraries sent out the past
year have been distributed throughout the
state to women IS clubs, schools oranges, libra
ries. Sunday schools and other organizations.
They have gone TO all parts of the state. Fully
three-fourths OF them have been sent to rural
districts and communities that do not have ac-
cess to free libraries. The system has awnk-
ened new interest in the library movement
Ohio needs permanent home for Its library
ana Tor the collections OF history, archaeology
and art, which have been e.3 sre awaiting
somo such repository. Given = building whicn
could be constructed in commcmoration OF tho
centennial period and q place would be pro-
vided in which could be kept the almost price,
less memcntoes OF the past as well US being n
modern store house OF literature. The Ohio
Archaeological and Historical society is prac-
| tically without home and ~ toining these
state departments and housing sem In an ade-
quntc manner upon central site, there would
| be Just recognition OF need.
SPECIAL COMMISSIONS.
| Under the act OF April 25, 1898, authorizing
| the appointment of q commission to ascertain
| and mark the positions occupied by Ohio troops
in the battle Of Shiloh. appointed commis-
sion which visited the battlefield OF Shiloh
Furthermore, IL has investigated all records
and heard the statements of representatives
OF the different Ohio commands engaged The
commission recommends that monuments be
erected in honor OF the "a regiments OF infan-
try, five batteries of artillery and two battal-
| ions OF cavalry engaged, the estimated cost OF
| these monuments being $4,000. The commits
sion also recommends that markers and monu-
ments be erected to each OF the four regiments
| of infantry, one battery OF artillery and one
for duty, but were not engaged. 1t suggests
the appointment OF a commission to carry into
effect any act OF the general assembly and es-
| Inmates the total expense to the state for mon
| uments a d markers, and other expenses, at
$4,000
There docs not seem to be any place in this
message more appropriate than this to call the
attention OF the general assembly to the fact
that the i,o'5 Ohio soldiers who died and were
| buried In the cemetery OF AnderSonville prfs-
on. are unhonored by monument II is emil
| nently proper in every way that the state
| should remedy MS soon as possible its long ne
glect OF these heroes of the prison pen and
| therefore recommend some action which will
have the effect OF definitely ascertainlng as
near as possible. the location OF the graves OF
Ohio soldiers, the marking OF the same, II 1t
is necessary. and the erection OF suitable
monument for all of which / suggest that an
appropriation of S5 900 be made.
EDUCATION
The educational affairs of Ohio testify in the
most striking way to the wonderful success OF
our commonwealth, Upon the broad ana
liberal foundation laid by the pioneers there
has been reared structure of learning and OF
the opportunity to learn which will endure
through all the generations to come. The
result in this state speaks In glowing terms for
the originators of education In Ohio and for
those who have zealously maintained, guarded
and perfected the system. How many are
| there who realize the magnitude OF the school
work now carried on In this stated There are
over 100000 scholars enrolled; there are
about iS500 schoolhouses, with over 2S.0oO
with an enrolment of $4,000 scholars To pro-
, vide for this system the people OF the state
, expcnd almost sso,0oo,0oo annually. In higher
education the record has been as remarkable
and the results are as gratifying. or perhaps
I'D institutions for advanced learning or
special instruction, ~ are TO be rated as COL
| leges and universities.
PRIMARY ELECTION LAW.
|. While II may be said that ohio's general
election laws are good ana mat there Is every
safeguard for n pure ballot, 1t cannot be
claimed that we have any satisfactory statute
! governing the conduct of primary elections.
( The experience of each year demonstrates To
the people the importance of the primary elec-
q ton and / believe there is now strong de-
mand for some legislation which Will aford q
|, | process that can be commended in the light OF
. | modern methods. 1 therefore suggest that
: close attention be given any proposition which
| will have the aim of providing proper pri-
r mary election law.
q In closing this communication to the legisln-
: tive branch OF the government, wish to ex-
S press my sense OF obligation to all with whom
h | / have sustained official relations during the
/ four years OF service as chief executive OF the
: | state In the broader sense this message 4.
q for the Information OF the people OF Ohio, since
O 1t is q re port upon stewardship entrusted tS
n myself and my associates Therefore, II Il
@ | permissible to address the citizenship OF Ohio
l. as well as the officials of our government, anc
d say to all that am deeply grateful for thu
r | loyal support IN the eHort 10 90 JUST ina
i which was promised when 1 assumed tn,
e high office TO one who has been tryinl
zealousy to guard and watch over tn,
manifold interests Of the people OF Ohio
the kindly aid and faithful endeavor OF co.
!, laborers and the announcement and contdenc,
y OF those we serve appear as the acme OF re-
= ward. While my thanks are due to all. fee
,. that special acknowledgment OF my gratitude
4 should be made to those who have been asso
u ciated with me in the executive work-th,
= state officers, the members OF the variou,
=, boards and commissions and the managers OF
y the grand institutions which represent Ohio's
y beuevolence. charity and justice
d The substance of the review OF state affair,
= presented must necessarily inspire a just ap
I. probation Of the magnitude and importance o
4, the work before you and all others who act 70
"a the people. In the performance OF these du
r. ties you have my most earnest wishes for com
: plete success
~ beg to assure you and the people OF our be
!, loved state that in such administration OF tn
: government as has devolved upon me, hav
striven conscientiously TO attain the best re
@ suits and to act justly and wisely for all. Th
? final accounting OF this trust is now before yo
% and must abide by the judgment
n ASA S. BUSHNELL