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

izing the taxation of such values has sst-
ued the disputed question.
Inc enactment OF the modified beer ia
spection law has brought more than
seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars
into the treasury during each biennial
period.
About two and one-half million dollars
nave been expended in the enlargement
and equipment of the twenty-one growing
institutions of the state.
Inc establishment of a binding Irvine
Factory In the state penitentiary was de-
manded by the farmers, 1t is now conn
pleted and in successful operation.
The assessment of public service cor
porations was increased IN 1904 more than
thirty-three million dollars over the as
sessmen of n former administration.
The claim of the state against the ma
tional government, for nearly a half
million dollars, has been allowed by the
national treasury department, and this
amount should go to increase the educa-
tional endowment.
The display of our resources at the
Worlds fair, for which the people voted
one million dollars, has added greatly to
the renown of Missouri.
The exhibits by the state at the Buffalo
and Charleston eXpositions We're also the
subject of universal commentator
The interest received on public moneys
exceeds by more han one hundred thou
sand dollars the amount received during
the preceding administration; the tees Of
the office of the secretary of state have
liIltdSGu pNGI d quarter OI d mllllssiE uOl-
lars during the same time, and the in
come of the insurance department, from
fees and the tax on premiums, shows a
gratifying growth of nearly five hundred
thousand dollars.
That this administration has been able
to distribute more than a million dol
lars in excess of the preceding quadren-
period to advance the interests of
the public schools should be the pride
of every parent and every loyal Mis-
sourian.
The mooted question of continuing the
state school certificates has been settled
in harmony with the opinions of the
ablest educators of all parties and the
policy of many n~eighboring states. This
endowment should stand for all time, an
aid to the cause of public education.
These are but the eliminating triumphs
of administrations during the past thirty
two. years, of such excellence, as enable
Missouri to boast of the largest cash cap
ital school fund; the lowest tax rate;
freedom from debt; the fearless enforce
ment of law; the protection of life and
property; the maintenance of public
peace, and promotion of the general well
fare.
Within the coming week the admins
tration Of which | am a part will expire
by, constitutional mandate.
10 my associates, elected by the peo-
pie, and to my appointees, my most
Acknowledgements are due for
their unVarying courtesy and faithful
discharge Of public duty.
l shall surrender the great office of gov
ernor without stain and without blemish.
Difficulties are necessarily incident to the
administration of the chief magistracy. [
have met them in a spirit of loyalty to
my state, conscious of an homes pur-
pose to do my whole duty.
TO my successor l extend best wishes
for a successful administration; and to
Missourians | renew the pledge of tireIess
devotion to every interest of our beloved
commonwealth.
A. M. DOCkERY, Governor.
State of Missouri, Executive Department.,
City of Jefferson, January 4, 1905.