The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-09

some Already
Some of the details, as compiled 81
far, show that many state institu
lions, including the state fair, are al
ready overdrawn.
Among the important items which
show upon the budget for consider
alton of the next legislature, are thu
inroads of the widely known leaf rol
Ter, a parasite which is infesting the
apple trees of Montana. Irrigation
is also one of the items which greatly
swell the total.
Some of the interesting phases o.
the budget are available and are
given out by R. j. Lemert, state ac-
countant, who is ~tabulating the
states demand for finances for the
next two years.
Ask Four to Five Millions
With many departments asking fol
funds which were never before ask
ed, it appears that the budget when
$~2,579,593 for 1921 and $2,771,695
for 1922 and the estimated needs will
run from 100000 to $4,000 600.
To begin with, the next Legislature
will cost the state ~$165,475, it is es-
timated. State Treasurer H. l.. Hart
asks for the modest increase of $751;
900 in the costs of his office, to add
more deputies, which he believes will
increase the states income on cor
poration taxes 100000.
The supreme courts asks for $780,
600 additional in 1921 only for new
codes, which ire nov being prepar-
ed. That will bring the total cost
of the department up to $4,000,
and in 1922 back to $4,000.
The Montana railroad commission
asks for $4,000 more for each of the
next two years, for the irrigation
commission law which it administers.
AS the state livestock sanitary
board and veterinary surgeons de-
partments are unable to determine
on the fees to be received in the next
two years and there are many regu-
lations which need enforcement, the
board asks for $4,000 for 1921 and
$4,000 for 1922.
One Board Asks Less
The state board of horticulture is
one of the few received so far which
asks for less money. The estimate
for the next two years is lower by
$4,000.
The state board of entomology
wants $4,000 more to pursue the
leaf roller in Montana.
The board of poultry husbandry
asks for $1,000 for a state poultry
show, while it has been getting along
$156 a year.
The board of health makes a big
bid. That department asks for an
increase from $4,000 this year to
100000 next year to be used in bet
tering public health and fighting cpl
denies.
The state bank examiner asks for
$4,000 next year while it received
$4,000 this year.
The adjutant generals office asks
for S7,400 with which to repair the
armory in Helena.
Same for Accident Board
The industrial board with $4,000
asks for no change in the %appropria-
lion. The department of labor and
industry asks for a raise from $7,400
10 $500.
< The department of agriculture and
publicity asks for $4,000 more for
advertising the state.
The state board of education asks
Tor an increase from 1854 to $1,000.
The law librarian seeks an increase
rom $4,000 to $4,000, the increase
'or 1921 only. The money is sought
With which to buy additional cases.
rhe historical library makes a SINH
ar request, asking for an increase
If $1,000.
The state board of examiners and
'urnishers asks for 500 in 1921 and
5000 in 1922. The state accountant
lsks for $500 more for his office.
Here's Real Boost
The state engineers office, which
llso has much to do with irrigation,
SKIS for an increase from the appro-
,riation of $4,000 for 1920 to $751;
1872 for 1921 and $1,000 for 1922.
rhe fund is sought in order to secure
l~ccurate and complete data on
tream measurements in Montana to
,e used as a basis on all irrigation
Projects.
The consolidated boards and state
larole commissioners office ask for
10 changes.
The state board of charities and
eforms asks for an increase from
800 to $500. Il,
The bureau of child and animal
asks for the usual appro-
ration of s23,800.
Capitol Upkeep Costs More
Increased costs of operating the
apitol building are shown in the
climbing costs of coal and
lectric lights. Much repairing is
lso needed. The estimate for the
maintenance and repairs of the build
lg for 1921 is $4,000 and $4,000
/ 1922. Two buildings have been
dded to the state house heating
liant and a new battery of boilers &
sought. |
The custodian of the G. A. X. !
asks for no change. The board .
{ medical examiners, which is sup :
osed to be self-sustaining, had TO
TX the last assembly for a deficiency
opropriation of $1,000. {
The state board of equalization d
,ent $15,851 In 1919 and SCOPES |
1920. The board asks for Slo,Voo q
n each of the next two years. =
The soldiers home board n man !
gers, has plans for a new dining 6
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