Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-01-12

tosethef with the compensation for extra
help and guards employed in connection
with the construction of the new female
department, 1t would make the actual
net income s5,376.93 for the four years
past.
Missouri at Worlds Fair.
Missouri's exhibit at the Louisiana
Purchase exposition surpassed tina Of
were enthusiastically acclaimed. She
easily distanced all competitors in grand
prizes, gold medals, silver medals, bronze
medals n other awards of honorable
distinction.
The beautiful Missouri building was
thronged with visitors of every nation
from the opening day until its destruc-
tlon by fire a short time before the close
OF the exposition. The loss of this build
ing was deeply regretted, but even yet its
broken arches, ruined columns and black
ened walls are mute, though eloquent
testimonials of the t~ireless enterprise,
matGhIess resources and generous hos
The exposition at st. Louis exploited
the products of Missouri in mine, field,
forest, factory and other industries. 1t
was an invitation to capital and labor,
and a hospitable welcome to immigra-
ton. 1t has nightly strengthened the
feeling of fraternity which is rapidly ce-
ment1ng the. great commercial nations.
1t mas brought the world into still closer
relations. 1t has speeded the dawn of
universal peace. 1t has stimulated the
thrift and genius of the nations who are
contesting for trade supremacy. 1t has
nastened the coming of that suspicious
time when the United States as a world
power IN commerce will be the acknowl-
edged victor in every mart.
Boodlins.
The exposure and punishment of bril-
berry in connection with municipal and
state legislation has engaged public at
.tention during the last two years. The
investigation of the grand jury at ST.
attorney. disclosed a system of bribery
IN that city which appalled, good citizens.
corruption was shown to exist in many
departments of the city government in
1sey ana ma prlof years. Many Indictments
pubic officials have already reached the
nenitentiary. All the powers given me by
the people We're placed at the disposal of
o Sfe t flpenit n attorney during the progress
the startling exposures in st. Louis, the
charge was freely made, both by the
press and in the halls of legislation, that
bribery had tainted our general assembly.
at the state capital, I requested the Judge
OF this Circuit to summon a grand Jury
and make a searching n impartial in
curry. The grand jury convened, and I
then exercised the only authority given
the governor in such cases by detailing
the encouragement to assist the prose-
cutting attorney of Cole county in the
conduct of the investigation. The results
impartial trials, establishing either the
guilt or innocence of the accused, are
demanded by the people. Whatever laws
be necessary to make more certain
the eradication of bribery should receive
your prompt approval; The executive,
legislative and judicial departments of
the state and city governments can easily
drive the boodlers from both state and
capitols, BY acting in hearty
however, are clearly defined and limited
by the constitution and the laws. Each
must act within the sphere of it's au-
Neither, acting singly and alone,
should it appear; acting in unison and in
harmony, the task is an easy one.
Township Organization.
The people Of the counties adopting
township organization should not be un-
mindful of the fact that Section s, Arti-
g of u constitution, authorizing
ton whenever a majority of the legal
voters of such county voting at any
general election shall SO determine" was
at the general election held in
township organization may be adopted
oy a majority of the legal voters 'vot-
-ng upon that proposition at any general
election" The legislature, at its session
II IJuu, dllleiluGu our statute SO as TO
make it confrom to the amendment of
he constitution on this subject.
This change in the organic law, with
Appropriate provisions to enfore it, sug-
sests at least some doubt in the minds
the lawmakers as to the constitution
Atty of the act applicable to the con-
provision in force prior to the
amendment.
A number of counties in the state
township organization prior to
he amendment and the present legisla-
ton applicable to it.
The prudence n intelligence of the
people in those counties desiring town
ship organization, will doubtless suggest
which Will give them an organization I'M
attended with any doubt as to its legal
ty.
Boards and Appointive OIL
GERS.
| invite special attention to the report
I the state board of mediation and ar
The labors of this body have |
zen of invaluable benefit to the interests
ven with limited powers, to reconcile
he differences between employers and
in thirty-seven strikes. Its Ia
'ors have been characterized by wisdom
nd a proper regard for the interests af-
uhlic. Careful consideration should be
their recommendations for certain
mendments to the law authorizing arbi-
ration.
In this connection I desire to COM
the boards of police commission
rs, election commissioners, Worlds fair
omnlssioners, geology, agriculture,
ealth, pharmacy, dental examiners, en-
aiming, BARRIERS, charities and correc
ions, osteopathic registration and exam
nation and fish commissioners for loyal
eviction to public interests committed to
hem by the laws creating. them. L ask
"a onnnrn1 nrcnrah1ry 30 -.-- -
on to their several reports and recon-
The superintendent of insurance, the
general, commissioner of labor,
xclse commissioner. supervisor of build
lgs and loan associations, mine inspec-
factory Inspector and beer Inspector
ave also been diligent in the perform
nee of duty and faithful to every trust
eposed in them.
Binding Irvine Plant.
A binding Irvine plant has been con-
and is now in active operation
the state penitentiary. 1t Is claimed
Y those who favored it's establishment
lat it will enable the state to lower the
ice OF an article of prime necessity !
nong the farmers.
Executive Mansion.
The executive mansion has been vastly ,
lproved by the construction of neces-
ny additions and ~refurnishing the in
ilor. III richness ana eleganCe it is
the equal of any other executive
ansion, and much handsomer than
ost of them. Its appointments are in
'rfect harmony, and it will be turned
'er to the new administration in better
than is usually the case, owing
the fact that much of the work of re.
finishing has only recently beee com !
eted.
Capitol Improvement. :
The last general assembly made a
lall appropriation to begin the work of
the capitol building and i'm !
OWNS the capitol grounds. This appro- !
iation has been judiciously expended. !
d the improvements are the subject of !
vorabie comment on the part of those !
10 visit the state capital. The work of !
autifying the grounds and putting the i
pI,itol building i'll such condition that it :
IL be creditable to this commonwealth q
continue. | have secured an esti- 7
tie from competent architects, and it !
pears that an appropriation of $780, '
will be sufficient to complete the re- $
lrs on the capitol building and to MAKE .
surroundings attractive. / earnestly !;
Iuest that this amount be appropriated. n