Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1901-01-15
ten would come into competition with free

/, labor.
Certain it is that a systematic and con-
timed effort In this direction must he
made by our state; 1t is not new Ques-
Ton NV WIN % for you YIN rsmemHss
amendment to the constitution was adopted.
authorizing the legislature to create State
Road and Bridge Fund and to provide for
range for the disbursement OF this fund
upon the basis TINT each county receiving
such aid should donate for the construc-
tlOn OF roads double the amount so used
by the state. EsE
plan to perfect in an economical man
ner system OF good roads. Is a subject
worthy OF your careful consideration.
THE FORESTS.
In a locality where nature has been so
o The We saxe pof
have made little EFFORT to preserve it. The
s
confferous trees. else we shall at no dis
tant date be compelled to expend vast sums
for as Is the case
our eastern states, which expenditure. by
| wise legislation at the present time, can be
Some steps have already been taken along
| these lines. which l am sure will meet
with your hearty approval For twenty
n s twenty thousand dollars s sf IN So"nties
| for tree planting on the prairies to their
| great Improvement and adornment: the In
are ssas
Is also the efficient service Of our fire
wardens In preventing destruction by for
courses In forestry. which plan should be
encouraged ani extended so rs to reach
the greAtest possible number OF our youth.
dinte steps to enlarge and preserve our
| forest reserves, and to provide for the
demonstration Of cut-ovcr land wherever
practicable.
RED RIVER DRAINAGE.
Great benefits have been derived from
the state drainage bitches in the Red River
land belonging to the settlers have been
value, as have also 10000 acres owned
reclaimed. Seed-time for the farmers
comes two weeks earlier. which results In
a large saving each ycnr.
chairman of the drainage board. it will be
seen that the counties benefited by this
drainage system nre completing series
or state drains, for the purpose Of further
extending , the advantages Of this admirable
| IA. small! appropriation will be requested
, to keep the state bitches In repair and 1t
The legislature should carefully consider
ally extended so that similar benefits
might he enjoyed In other sections OF tn"
| valley. where they are so much in need
Of drainage.
SOLDIERS HOME.
The Soldiers Home Is a monument Of
saved the nation. 1t is indeed home
and happy one for many poor, sick,
All honor to them All honor to the state
TINT provides so literally for their wants.
diers Of the Spanish-Amercan war and the
last Legislature by law, admitted them to
the home; This was proper. for these men
worthy sIres. One thing more Is needed
for whena one of these brave men dies,
ommend the purchase Of lot In the Gem.
etery for their especial use, and would
further recommend that this legislature
ment of $4,000 each, year by the gen:
eral government for the maintenance of
each soldier Of the late war cared for In
Civil War veterans and, in my judgment
TX! boys 't 81 !Ss. should De accorded the
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION.
One of the most important events Of
President Jeiferson 90, administratlon was
lying west OF the Mississippi river His
toricaly this event Is known as 1.-THE
and
with full possession Of the Mississippi
river. Within this magnificent domain q
number Of states and territories have been
established, adding grandeur and power to
the Republic. OF such vast importance was
this territory to our country that Napoleon,
with whom President Jefferson negotiated
forever, the power Of the United States,
and l have just given to England mari
time rival that, sooner or later, will humble
! Tie wisdom Of this purchase has long
since been vnd .a, me territory TO-
citizens engaged In developing the mex
haustible, natural resources, tilling the
fertile soil and building enduring cities.
memorate this fortunate event in our his
tory, and plans are being consummated fol
expositio'n en- in 1929 at the City Of St
OF the territory comprising Minnesota was
included In that purchase, it Is emnently
proper that our state should be prominently
represented ut the proposed exposition.
With that end In view l recommend an
appropriation sufficient In amount to enable
our state to show to the world our vast
resources, our great development and oul
i splendid thrift and progress.
4 PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION.
j Arrangements have also been perfected
for a Pan-American Exposition to be held
at the city Of Buffalo, New York, from
May list to October list, 1901. CONNER
ciaily the east and middle west are closer
than ever before. In these days of rapid
transit our products are placed in the
eastern markets within a comparatively
short time after shipment. Our manu-
i features as well as the products of Oul
farms and duiries are fast finding In
creased favor In the markets Of the world
TO stimulate our thrift and famliarize
the people Of the world with the unsur
passed character of our products no com
mercial opportunity should be overlooked
i suitable building should be erected upon
the exposition site wherein the vast and
varied resources Of our state may be dis
played and the people made to know the
superior character and value Of our prod
uctS.
hence recommend a suitable appropria
ton so that our state may be prOpGr!
represented at this important exposition.
THE PRIMARY ELECTION LAW.
The Primary Election law, once tried
will never be abandoned. So far as I am
able to learn, the law gives satisfaction
in Hcnnepin county. Defects may have
been found, but these can be re1nedied by
amendments and changes, which will add
i greatly to its efficiency. These should be
4 made and when thus perfected, the law
should be cxtcaded SO as to operate in other
l popuIous counties, If not over the entire
state. AS to making 1t general however,