Manchester Democrat., 1911-01-18
Enlarge Capitol Grounds.

uccebSlty De COulpelleu TO. acquire uuQltlOn-
al ground In the vicinity OF the state
house for the erection of buildings. While
1T would be very desirable that number
OF blocks Of ground be acquired, both with
the purpose of identifying the states
property. am convinced that even II
nothing more be done there should be a
al OF the executive council for the pur-
groands During the last s year ata opportuni snst
ss deg making 5 ss sseh nss have
able, the property was purchased by pri.
Committee Rooms Occupied.
During the last biennial period several
commissions which were created have been
without permanent quarters. The execu-
e do@e hsse in eommt
SadnEs esnt sesve eutsde It se
expedient and that It would meet with
cupied, so that we have placed the state
board Of education In the speakers room.
the soldiers roster force, the conserva-
chief oil inspector In committee rooms.
Granite Steps to Capitol Building.
II desire, to call your attention to the
fact that the steps feading up to the state
house both upon the north and upon the
west are In very bad state of deteriora-
tion and that they should be replaced
with granite steps as soon as in your
Judgment 1t can conveniently be done.
Historical Building.
II am pleased to be able to report that
the hlssoI,eal building for which
sessions Of the general assembly. is prac,
tically completed and that 1t is now oc-
cupied BY all Of the departments Intended
Ter its occupancy.
Geological Survey.
''With full appreciation Of the value OF
the work Of the geological department,
am am compelled to say that in part at least
able to have that. opportunity to observe
and know as much about the department
US should be known BY managing body,
done and In more satisfactory way ii
the, department were connected with the
geological department Of the State mi.
versity.
Drainage, Conservation and Waser.
ways Commission.
'sThe thirty-third session of the general
assembly ,sse created commission to study
age, waterways, conservation of resources,
etc. In the published report made by the
commission the various subjects Included
discussed and many valuable recommend
ations are made.
Lakes Drained.
THE executive council has authorized
the drainage OF but two lakes since Jan.
uary; 1903; VIZ; Bancroft lake in kossuth
county and Wall lake In Wright county
The lands within the meandered lines Of
Ing the administration of my predecessor
have been sold and the drainage taxes
assessed. against others. have been paid
q mr. hnn tt.A ,Nx,ltn
to permit the drainage Of any lakes thai
can be maintained as clear bodies OF water
put mas permitted such as can not be SC
tricts and the lands have either been sold
or the taxes assessed against the same
for drainage purposes have been paid by
the state.
Mining Laws.
THE mining disasters that have oc.
highly important that our laws be made
SO as to most enectually guard against
the danger Incident to that very hazard
ous occupation.
Arbitration.
''some states have enacted laws provid
Ing for the arbitration Of disputes aris
apparently with good results. do moi
understand that compliance with the find.
Ing Of board Of arbitration with refer
but the public is entitled to kAow the
which viii usually ,I invGIys the public welfare
1t dspnse hsrdS Could ke that man stas5
against the finding Of a competent ane
unbiased tribunal: therefore recon-.
sos
body in this state.
Agricultural Society.
by the. thlrty.third session Of the genera
assembly together with funds Of the SO.
ciety, there has been exerted a splendic
an and commodious steel and concrete am
" to the convenience Of those visiting IIns tn.
fair and has brought increased Interest
ments. have been made such as the con.
struction Of more than 10000 square fee,
Of cement walk, adding two new units oil
| to the cow barn. and adopting genera
and permanent plan for the development
| q the grounds and locating new buildings
tnIran Al ont Snao.ooo nave been spent In various
| your last session. nearly $15.O00 OF whici
came from the funds Of the society. Nh,
state fair has become great mean.
| lines of the exhibits and its benefits ant
Influences are felt in all parts of the state
It stands easily in the front rank OF al
the state fairs
i HORTICULTURAL UntefGRtR
~ =
have believed and still believe tina
tpe horticultural interests OF the stat,
nsFe Deen ana are being. grossly neglect
ea. Ihe fruit crop failure of the last yea
sI0ulu not prove encouragement. 1t Ii
believed by many that by proper care an,
the s. use OF smudges much Of the crop o
lest year might have been saved.
we need to have our people bette
educated along the lines of caring for an,
| protecting our fruit interests. The horti
cnitural people OF the state are asking I,
nave some one employed as a field MAJ
20 spend his time among the fruit grower
Informing and enlightening them us to tn
hest means & Of growing and caring for or
sFards whether this Is the best mean
10 employ In educating our people in frui
| growing, l cannot sag, but recommend
that you give every reasonable encourage
ment to this important interest.
/ Dairy Experimen+ and Ex+.,ei,.
/! ''' a1 -~.s''e'e"
Work.
! The last session os the Legislature
/ made an appropriation Of $4,000 for tn
state dairy association to use in promot
ing the dairy interests OF the state. . be
feye that very much good has been nc
1 compllshed by the use of this fund and
P,riate,d d, for l the , same purpose. for the mex
th.anmh w. ~ ~ .sNPenueu sA.uc