The Dolores star., 1919-01-10


ana the value OF tho property on hand.
1t shows assets of $4,000. against an
OUTLAY Of $1,000; There has been no
used In any way for oppression or for
political purposes.
The aggregate state levy for tho
year 1917 was ala mills for the year
1918, 2.96 mills. Frequently In the his :
tory OF this state the revenue during
a biennial period has been inadequate
to meet the appropriations and confu-
sion has arisen In meeting the classi-
fled appropriations. For this biennial
period the income was carefully esti-
mated. the appropriations planned so
as to come within the revenue. Every
dollar SO appropriated has been met
for the biennium will be available to
the incoming administration.
Notwithstanding the fact that this
has been n period OF heavy financial
burden upon our people. to which they
have cheerfully and periodically re-
sponded. our state has been most pros
porous in n material way and shows
an increase in the value of Its assess
able property OF over $210.0OO,0O0
Much of this increase in value has
been In the wholesome line Of lands.
live stock and permanent realty I'm
provcments. Land under cultivation
quarter million acres: In 1918 four and
quarter million acres. CROP produc-
ton for the biennial period ending
1916. S17s.o00.000: for the biennial pc
riod ending 1918, 100000. Value
1918. S17O.O0O,OOO. Value of mnnufac-
tured products in 1914, $136.000.000 for
1918. s225, 100000.
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER AND
OTHER COUNTIES.
Robert w. speer.
Since the declaration of hostilities.
death has come to Denver's great
mayor. Robert w. Speer. Just word
war risk insurance. $1,000 to the policy.
Tor each one of the soldiery going out
from the city of Denver, the city pay
been bee paid s asgresa ing .ss s This This
modest provision has borne its benefits
TO Aiore than one needy and saddcned
home since the war came on.
training school. This gave to every Sc
lectire draft man, Glass Al. free In
struction in military tactics, including
rifle practice and conversational French
this step.
rection that the city of Denver invested
generously in Liberty Bonds-the first
city In the Union to so do but many II
city thereafter followed.
He was active in every phase of pa
trtotic work, and his city organization
gave him loyal support His worthy
successor has continued, equally zeal
Gus, i'll all patriotic activities
The Civic and Commercial Associa-
ton OF Denver, and the County Council
Of Defense of the City and County of
Denver, have given much loyal aid to
your governor IN every character of
patriotic service.
1 would that time permitted to mem
ton OF every individual and organiza-
ton that gave loyal and effective aid
IN our war work. The Fuur-Minute
men, headed by one of your body
Boys Working Reserve, the Boy
Scouts, the War Camp Community
Service and every city and county or
sanization In the state have rendered
most patriotic service. cooperating at
All tunes with the governor and the
state Council. Our gratitude to them.
Their reports VIII be found in the
ciety.
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
l ask an appropriation for this body.
Much volunteer service has been rem
dered to II since its founding and es-
pccially during the last two years but
with Its larger duties. It must have
greater aid from the state. Into its
archives are going records Of the Inn
portant period through which we have
passed and are pnssing-the executive
action that has been taken. the legis-
latiNe cooperation, the activities Of the
private citizen. the service of the Colo
RADIO soldier will there be told so that
all the generations to come may read
the story OF duty done.
To the soldiery who have gone out
from our state, and especially to those
VINO have fallen. provision should be
made Tor a monument to be erected
upon the Capitol grounds to evidence
our gratitude and to stimulate the flu
ture citizen to higher conceptions of
civic duty.
ITALIANS.
l lay before this body the correspon-
dence relating to the claim made by
diplomatic authorities OF our valued
friend and ally, the Italian government,
AGAINST the state, arising. out of the
loss OF lives of certain Italian subjects
and the destruction of property during
our domestic disturbance in 1914. This
should receive serious and thorough
I n hnN
mittee be appointed to look into the
matter of this claim and take such
action as the facts may justify. II re-
legislative department of our govern
ment.
a new biennial period confronts us.
wise and generous expenditure has
borne bountiful returns in the two
years Just past. We have gone through
the period of the defense of the state
and the nation. Now comes the period
OF reconstruction and further state
building. Your undertaking is a ire
m rasnouss one a, SO much to do, your
sympathies, your desire to provide
your duty and yet you must proceed
with the poise of sound judgment. The
patriotic citizen must give you disin
terested aid in your committees; the
danger OF ex parte action Is at all
times before you.
LEGISLATION
I have heretofore referred to certain
in brief to other legislation requiring
consideration.
The act to control the alfalfa weevil
has borne fruitful results. The provi.
sions should continue. The poisonous
milkweed is spreading on the range
and has gone into the cultivated field,
The Srasshopper and the rodent are
doing substantial damage to range
and field. These subjects belong to the
department Of the state entomoiogist.
There should be further Legislation in
his aid and an enlarged appropriation.
The national child labor law has
been held unconstitutional by the S,,s
preme Court of the United States. This
emphasizes the Importance OF effective
state Legislation for the regulation or
child labor in the Industrial pursuits
The assistant commissioner of labor
makes report which merits your con-
sideration. In some of his recommen-
dations l concur.
STATE INSTITUTIONS,
submit to you full reports of sucb
institutions as the State Reformatory.
the State penitentiaryf the J,5,...ty,