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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
FINANCIAL.

Under the previous administration the
fiscal interests of the state have been well
conserved. The assessed values have in
creased over S27,O00,o00 during the past
four years.
The estimated revenues from all sources
for the ensuing two years is s. 235 0b1;
while the estimated requirements. as fur
nlshed by the various heads of depart
ments and the several mana ging boards
together with those fixed by standing laws
will approximate s.. 25O, 600, to cover the
cost Of maintaining the state government
for the next biennial period. The various
items OF revenue and expenditure sre
shown in detail in the very comprehen-
sive report of the state auditor.
In the foregoing estimates Of funds I do
not include some special appropriations,
mention of when Will be made as I pro-
coed.
The report OF the comptroller of the
currency on national banks in Utah. and
the reports IF the state and private banks
as submitted BY the secretary of state.
show individual deposits in excess of S42.-
coo. 600 An analysis of the assessment ia
bles filed with the report of the state au-
ditOr shows that taxes on money and
solvent credits for the year 1905 have
heen assessed on an amount slightly in
excess OF four and one-half millions of
dollars. 1t is true that from the total
bank deposits mentioned a deduction
should be made for state. county and city
funds held by the banks; but S5e9o,oo0
would more than cover deposits OF this
nature IN olheT WoFGSs the dAtpuIl OF
deposits in this state upon which taxes
have not been levied Is in excess OF w.
600 600 which sum, taxed at mills on the
dollar, would add S256.000 to the state rev.
enue. OF almost as much as is required TO
cover the estimated expenses of the Ag-
ricultural college.
In addition to this, I find from the re-
mort of the state board of sheep commits
sioners that for the year 1908 there were
81. 0fn more sheep Inspected than were &C
counted for by the assessors of the vaTi-
Gus counties of the state, which means
an additional loss 10 the revenue Of over
$1,000 per annum. A similar condition
prevails along other lines.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
EDUCATION.

Among the important matters which
will come before YOU. none is more de-
serving Of your thoughtful consideration
than the educational interests of the state
In the national educational development.
the schools Of Utah have kept well to
the front and il is a consideration of first
moment that you make such provision for
them as viii insure their proper recognt-
ton. Anything which affects the welfare
Of the schools affects practically every
relation of life.
From the report of the state superinten-
dent Of public instruction We gather the
information that in round numbers there
were upwards of s.. 10000 expended in the
maintenance of our common schools dur
ing the past two years; equal to nearly
S24 per capita of the school population
Forty eight school buildings were erected
during the past two years. costing over
$4,000. and in this connection I desire to
call your attention to the fact that dur
ing the past eight years the state of Utah
ton and equipment Of school houses. The
superintendent reports that the state has
a corps of earnest, intelligent. progressive
and fairly well prepared teachers engaged
in school work. Utah holds fourth place
among the states Of the Union in liter
acy. These facts are indicative Of the
excellence of our school system
regret exceedingly that the constitu-
tional amendment providing for state aid
for high schools failed of passage in the
recent election: however. the outlook for
the future is bright and promising: for
with the splendid Increase in the number
of high schools during the past two years
the necessity becomes more apparent that
the fostering care of the state should be
extended. While the elementary schools
are of first Importance and should have
the first claim for support. yet. according
to the Bulletin of Education" in prac-
tically all the states in which notable
progress has been made. some form of
special state aid for high schools has been
esta blished.
therefore recommend that the legisla-
ture make provision for submission at the
next general election of an amendment to
the constitution providing for the extern
sion of state aid to high schools.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13

lands under the canals of this system
nave been selected by the board. and will
-. ne 1iiered at public sale as soon as prac-
apBIcauons have been made to borrow
money Tor reservoir projects to the ag
sresate amount of one-half million dol
ldIs beyond what the board has had
money to supply.
The board is firmly of the opinion that
me ehtlre reservoir land grant fund
shouId De made available for the con-
sI uetion OF reservoirs within the state.
alI recommends that the legislature
lnake provisions accordingly. In this rec
ohmendation I concur, and respectfully
recommend that the legislature. by enact
neIt' make available not only that por-
tion of the reservoir land grant fund
heretofore appropriated. but IN addition
thefeto appropriate all moneys which
hereafter shall come into said fund.
Inc board has applied for and segre-
gated two large tracts of land under the
Carey act for which contracts have been
entered into by the state of Utah through
It's state board of land commissioners and
me interior department Each Of the COM
panieS in whose behalf these SegreEations
were made is now prosecuting its work
OF reclamation Hereunder. ard in addi-
ton an application is now on file for the
segregation. under this act. of approx
mately l25,00g acres of land in Willard
county
This latter application has encountered
some opposition and the right and au-
th0sitF OF the state land board 70 make
contracts az provided in section of our
state law accepting the Carey act. is now
being contested in the courts, although
the interior department has conceded the
land board the right to make the appli-
cation named
From the numerous inquiries being
made in the land office the state board is
OF opinion that applications to select land
under the Carey act will be made in the
near future for sufficient acreage to ex-
haust cur Carey act lands I recommend
that the law be amended so As to elimi-
nate all doubt as to the states right. to
operate hereunder. as such operations
will be of inestimable value to the state.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
STATE TREASURER.

The report submitted by the state treas
urer, covering the years OF 1867 and 1865
shows a careful handling of the state
moneys. l would Call your attention to
the difference between the balance in the
treasury Nov. 30, 1906, which was 1854 172 s.
and the balance Nov. 30. 1905 which was
SIS, S3307. This difference of S295, go. 81 is
more than offset by investment. The in
vestments in 1897 were $685., AZ. 80 and in
1908 1904, 29S 90. This money is invested by
the land board and is drawing interest.
Section zoos of the complied laws of
Utah requires that fees of ali state Off
GERS shall be paid into the treasury at the
end of each quarter. ] would recommend
that this law be amended to read at the
end of each MONTH
The report of the state auditor contains
a full account of the handling and dispo-
sition of the state funds, and | respect
fully direct your attention to the same.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
SECRETARY OF STATE.

The secretary Of state is one Of the ex-
ecutive officers whose duties are increas-
ing with each succeeding year and any
provision possible TO relieve this office OF
some of its many burdens should be made
| invite your attention to what appears
to be an unnecessary duplication of rec
ords in the offices Of the secretary of
state and Of the state board of land com
missionaries, made necessary under our
present laws. The approved land lists
when received by the governor from the
commissioner Of the general land office
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
ATTORNEY GENERAL.

/ would call your attention to the very
comprehensive report of the attorney
general. and the various recommendations
that officer makes. important among
which is the suggestion that there be
provision whereby the public nav know
when corporate bodies which have OBJ
tanned privileges are exceeding their cor
porate limits OF are defrauding the pub
lici and the further recommendation that
such steps be taken as will insure the cor
rectiOn OF removal Of any evils which
may have crept into our laws regarding
corporations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF.

The trustees CO the Utah school for the
deaf and blind report the two years lust
past the most successful In the history of
the institution The school has grown in
NUMBERS ana general efficiency. The ed
ucatiOnai standard of the institution Is
high and the work compares favorablv
with that OF the foremost schools of its
kind In the United States.
During the past year the convention Of
American instructors OF the deaf was
held at Ogden and students of the state
school were used to splendid advantage
during the convention. Your attention is
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
ELECTION OF SENATOR.

A vacancy occurring in Utah's repre-
sentatiOn in the United States senate
March next, it will be one of your first
and to my mind, most momentous, duties
to proceed to fill this vacancy by the elec-
ton OF a United States senator in the
manner prescribed by the laws of the
United States.
A high regard for the Importance of
this selection should characterize your
deliberations. IN choosing one of your
fellow citizens for this responsible posi-
ton. the two principal requirements of
public trust-ability and fideIity-shOuld
be kept well in mind
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
SCHOOL FOR ADULT BLIND

| have been asked to direct your dt'.ll-
tior, to : movement which is afoet for the
establishment at salt Lake City OF
state school for the adult blind
Il is the desire of those interested 70 Sc
cure from the legislature an appIopIid-
tion Of sufficient amount to establish an
Industrial school wherein the adult blinu
nav learn certain crafts. such as the
making Of brooms. mattresses, brushes
baskets and other trades, and become sell
supporting.
They seek state aid during the period
Of their training in these trades 1t Is
worthy purpose and ! commend 1t TO your
careful consideration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13

assessment, because the citizens of pre-
cinct have a fair knowledge of the prop
erty owned within the limits Of the pre-
cinct. at least a better and more accurate
knowledge than strangers would have.
a large number Of live stock failed of as
sessment in this state last year. This
probably weuid not have occurred under
the precinct system / submit this prop
OsjtiOn for your consideration:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

Provision was made by the last legisla-
ture for the construction of home LOT
the girls in connection with the sJate IN
dustrial school ! am pleased TO report
that this home is about completed ana
soon will be ready for occupancy. An ad-
ditional appropriation viii be required 10
complete the work. The WateTWorhs sNs-
tenn authorized by the legislature has
been installed and the school now has a
splendid independent water supply The
board of examiners authorized two de-
ficits. one for new boiler and plant, and
the other for the purchase OF two small
lots.
The average daily attendance during the
last eight months of 1868 was 70, and the
average daily cost per day per capita was
81 cents.
Following is an estimate Of the require
ments of the state industrial school for
the years 1909 and 1910:
General maintenance, two years,
exclusive Of amounts received as
interest and rental on lands al
lOted to the institution by the en-
abling act ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS t3-gU
Manual training &C.,. .................. 1900
and repairs ' .......... 5000
role officer i' .'...... ~. 49, 300
Additional library -.-................. 1860
: Waterworks system Y' ...........,... $500
land ........,...,..... .,.' 1000
Completion and furnishing Of girls
cottage ..................-..... 500
Fire escapes ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2O00
Central light and power plant ...... $500
Erection end furnishing of a cot
tage for boys over IS years Of age 10000
Erection of d central dining room
and kitchen -. .........-........ $500
Erection and furnishing of a super
intendent's cottage ..e............... 800
Total co.. ..........................S 154 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
NATIONAL GUARD.

The report of the adjutant general COW
ering the last two years details at some
length the duties Of and ceremonies par
ticipated in by the National Guard, its
standing. state Of efficiency, and its
wants and necessities
Under the existing law Of congress. com
monty known as the Dick bill" the Ma
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
REVENUE LAWS.

one of the most important matters
therefore. for your consideration. is the
question Of the amendment or revision of
the revenue laws relating TO the taxation
OF property. Il is for you to determine
whether ii will be best TO try TO correct
existing defects by amendment. or by the
enactment of new law adequate to our
present need an demolition
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13
DEFICITS.

L recommend appropriations for the
payment of the following deficits. created
during the years 1907 and 1908.
Payment of outstanding
ing bounty certificates
issued under the au-
thority of chapter 49,,
laws of 1901, and
chapter s. laws of
1903 . ....................s12 eO0.00
For one=haIf. cost Of re. .------
Vising maps and piats. 3,900.O0 Sl5.000. 90
To members of state
boards, contingent ex-
Deficits 1897 and 1905 au-
thorized by the state
board of examiners:
To the Agricultural col
lege for maintaining
the central Utah ex-
pertinent station and
the southern Utah ex-
pertinent farm 10000. 10000
Agricultural college
preliminary expenses
power plant .---..,-.-.. 5000 12,SOO-OO
State coal mine inspec-
tor. contingent ex-
penS6S ---..--......... 1H.W
State engineer:
Completing Weber river
survey =. -. -. 100000
Office supplies $500. 5000
office reut ..-..--------.-. 5602s
Office service ..--....... 1.J0. 90
Court stenogsaphers and
referees 80 ..--.---..---- 90 5,S60. .
State auditors contin-
gent .. .................. 5000
Attorney generals con-
tingent o.. ............... 800 90
University of Utah for
erection of lunch room
adjoining gymnasium
building ....-...-..--. b,J0D-UJ
state Industrial school:
Purchase of land ......... 500
Central heating plant. S.5CO00 $4,000
State board Of equaliza-
ton. contingent ex-
penses e.. ................ 452.35
State land board. con-
tingent expenses ..-.-. 5000. 90
Total - .............. s5s.2s2 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13

in,-ite5 to The report Of the trustees, IN
which is contained a brief account OF . tt,,s
convention together with expIesS5iOiiS
from delegates regarding TINS seho l-.,.,,It-
Sf the present time the tOtdi eti "''
,,,ert of the school is 106 students ,
For the coming two years tile o0'''
asks for the following appropriation. a.,
General maihtells.llce ne 500
Circulating library for the ohnu----- 81
Library TOT .iis u7Ai > $50
I"o liiS 80 49,; b,,ildine -... il 800
EsIIoueiiilns tia 90. ill.,, Of annex. $500
Scmpietoh Vi YIN" i'0'' -. 5000
E,si lI >, -. -. -. $50
IT,, .. $3.50
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-13

rying cut the idea of a gradual estaDlisn-
ment Of d permanent and colnnioGioas
home for our state university, ana conf
plying with the wish of the entire state
that in equipment the university shall be
adequate to the growing demands OF those
seeking higher education.
recommend the passage Of an act pro
viding for the establishment of an enSl-
neering experiment station IN connection
with the state school of mines.
Since the removal Of the university 10
its present location the work OF ImproN-
ing and beautifying the grounds has been
carried on. though with limited means.
and a request has been made for sl5,VtJ
appropriation to carry on this work
Mr. Andrew Carnegie has established
what is known as the Carnegie fGunda-
ton for the advancement of teaching. For
the consummation Of this purpose MIR.
Carnegie gave Sl3.e9.Qo9; professors who
have taught for twenty-five years in an
acceptable Institution receive a certain re-
firing allowance, or pension and any per
son - years Of age who has taught not
less than fifteen years also becomes a
beneficiary In order that state univer-
sity. or tax supported institution, may
be admitted % a retiring allowance sys-
TEN OF this organization it IS necessary
that proper application be made through
the governor and legislature; ! therefore
recommend strongly that the legislature
approve an application which the regents
will make for the admittance Of the Uni
versity of Utah TO the retiring allowance
of the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad-
VanCemeut of Teaching
The Branch Normal. situated at Cedar
City. is doing splendid work and it is ex-
eected that during the coming year the
Institution will offer 2 four years normal
preparatory course leading to the state
normal school course Of the college grade.
You will be called upon to make pr0yi-
sion for the following items in the main
tenance and extension OF the state uni
versity for the years 1909 and 1910:
General maintenance. -S8V000.00
Less estimated in
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-10-02

The Republican Social Club viii
meet in Woodmen's Hall, Rising sun,
this Saturday evening, at s o'clock
Nj are invited
Mrs. Calvin Merritt was knocked
down at the Howard House corner, by
a team driven by two boys going home
from school on Thursday afternoon.
Her hand was bruised, and she was
more or less Jared. Daniel s. Terrell
dressed her hurt. and she was sent to
her home in a hack
Arthur Ferguson, of Elk township,
Chester county. has been missing from
his home since September 80. and his
whereabouts are unknown. He for
mcrly ran a grist mill on The Big Elk
creek, near Lewisville, and also a sep
arator. Before his departure he dis
posed oi most OF his property.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-10-02
10 eorhi'linrcr With provisions ~ section W
Of Chapter -, 81 The laws Of Maryland u isse
and amendments thereto. aotiee u hereby given
Of the time and places Of reri-ifaiian and 81 re-
vision thereof IN Cecil Comfy The Register,
wall sii in their Tesieeiise districts precinct.
nj The places hereinafter designated ON the fol-
lowing dass Tot the purpose q registration and
revision
Registration Days Of 1909
Fis-i bay 81 RegisiFaliop.--
Tuesday, September 28
sn m. to- ., W.
Second Day OF REGISTRATION
Tuesday. October S
sa. IA. 20 y. ~.


a. NJ. 10 .. ~.
The Registers will sit al the following
places in their respective districts or
PRECINCTS
First District-ln Cecilion. az James
n. Snitn's store house. on Main street.
Second Dls,ric,--At Chesapeake City.
nj the storeroom in Masonic Hail.
Third district. FRS, precinc, In Elk.
ton. at Magistrate II. n. Gilpin's Of
fee, on the West side Of North street.
Third District. Second Precinct-ln
Elkion, at Herman letters Warehouse.
Fourth District-In Fair Hill. a, the
election Office on the Henry Hess prop
perty.
Fifth District. First Precinc, = In
North East, r; Charles w. Shippers
store, or East Side OF Main street.
Fifth District, Second Precinct-In
Charlestown. at J. n. 3 ack's Old Store
Building.
Sixth Dis,ric;-In Rising Sun, at
Magistrate Samuel 1ayior's Office.
Seventh District, First Precinct-In
Port Deposit, at room under Falls
Hotel.
Seventh District, Second Precinct
In Perryville, at Mechanics Hall.
Eighth Distrie,-ln Oakwood, at
American Mechanics Hall
Ninth District In Zion, at the build.
ing formerly occupied by the Farmers
and Mechanics Mutual Fire Insurance
Company.
BY ORDER OF
CHARLES W SHIPPERS, President:
WILLIAM y. { AWLEY.
". a. CAMERON,
Board Of Supervisors oi Elections Of
Cecil County.
RicRErrs NrLsoN, CLERK.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-10-02
COLORA

Mr. Joseph Moore and Miss Van
dyke, 81 Philadelphia. spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bulette, OF
Philadelphia, were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs J. Harry Poist, last week.
Miss Frances Hall returned to
Philadelphia this week, after spending
the summer with Mrs. S III. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs, J. II. Poist were re-
cent guests OF Rev and Mrs. J. II.
Mitchell, 81 Zion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-10-02
Notice 10 Creditors

This is to give notice that the subscriber. Of
Cecil County. has obtained from the Orphans
Count at said county. letters OF Administration
C. {. a. on the personal estate Of
EMILY REED.
late Of said county deceased All :rrtous having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned 10 exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated on
CT before the 18th day OF March. iyiu
they may otherwise hy law he excluded from
an benefits OF said estate, Al indebted 10 said
estate are requested to make immediate payment
to tile subscribers
Given under my hand and seal this ijih "A, OF
September. isu9.
HOWARD SCOTT.
Administrator s. {. oi Emily Reed deceased.
Tcgt; II, v. MILL ER. Register.
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