The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-09
appropriation to complete the pay

appropriation to complete the pay
ments.
The appropriation made last SEES
sion for the school of forestry at Bot
tineau was vetoed. The local board
have since purchased most appro-
pirate location and erected two
story frame building and opened their
school this fall. This part Of the state
Is without educational advantages
other than the common and local high
schools. l recommend an apprOpria-
ton for permanent school of forestry
facilities.
Normal School at Mayville-The ap-
preparation made last session for per-
manent improvements at Mayville Nor
NAL school was inadequate to COM
plete the building, and l recommend
an appropriation to cover the deficien-
cy, amounting to about $4,000.
Normal School at MfnOt-The rapid
increase in population in the north
western part Of the state and the lack
of accessible educational institutions
teaching the higher branches induces
me to submit for your consideration
the advisability of your providing an
other normal school at Minot. be-
lieve this section Of the state is en-
titled to better educational advantages.
Blind AsylunrThe appropriation
made for the erection of blind asylum
building, $4,000, was only sufficient
to enclose the building. An appropria-
ton will be necessary to complete
the same and for proper maintenance.
Penitentiary-The maximum capa-
city of the penitentiary was 100. Dur
ing this administration, the enrolment
was increased to 256, and the peniten-
tiary board appealed to the emergency
board to provide relief, which was
furnished. A total Of $31 900 was al
lowed for permanent improvements,
which were considered imperative. AS
pure business proposition recon-
mend doubling the present capacity of
the Irvine plant which can be done by
using some of their net earnings and
without additional appropriation. The
results of the past four years (net
profit of $160,000) justly this recon-
mendation. call your especial at
tention to the report of the board of
trustees and warden giving full de-
tails of it's operation.
TAXATION.
County Assessors.
At meeting of the county auditors
recently held, resolution was adopt
ed favoring county assessors instead
of present system. believe the
change would be of great benefit for
many reasons.
The Weather and Crop Service" and
appropriation for CLERK Weather
Bureau" should be repealed. The
government disapproves of the appro-
priations and notified us accordingly.
Prohibition.
During this administration about
$4,000 has been paid under the law
providing for the conviction of viola
tors of the prohibition laws. This
amount is three times as much as paid
out during the biennial period preced-
ing; yet the president of the w. c. T.
U. has made severe, and in my opinion,
unjust criticism claiming violators of
the prohibition law are not properly
prosecuted.
During my term of Office had the
attorney general direct the various
states attorneys to prosecute fully
and vigorously all violators of the pro-
hibiton laws.
l recommend that the reward for
the conviction of violators of this law
be double, making it $500, instead of
$50, thereby making it the same as
the reward now in force for the con-
viction OF horse thieves.
Conclusion.
In conclusion, gentlemen, l desire
to commend the welfare of the state
to your prudence, wisdom and de-
liberation. Yours is high trust from
the people and should be we'll kept.
The state is prosperous, it's harvests
have been abundant, and how best to
conserve and enhance that prosperity
by wise legislation should be your
constant care.
E. Y. SARLES.
Summary OF Financial Statement.
Balance January 1, 1905. IS S1,S43.OS
Receipts, all sources. go. 1858, 5000
Warrants Drawn, General
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Balance General Fund,
January 1, 1907. ........ 54,1299S
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