Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 49, 7 January 1915 — Page 6

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 1915.

GOVERNOR PLEADS ECONOMY MEASURE IN 1915 ASSEMBLY

Ralston Urges Policy of National Economy and Nothi ing More in Message Read Before General Assembly Meeting Today. PLANS LEGISLATION In hts message at the opening sf the Sixty-ninth general assembly of the state of Indiana, Governor Samuel 54. Ralston said: Gentlemen of the Sen at aad House of Representatives: The Constitution of Indiana provides that the Governor shall, from time to time, give the General Assembly information touching the condition of the state, and recommend such measures as be shall judge to be expedient In recognition of this duty and in keeping with custom, I desire to communicate with you at this time. It is the theory of constitutional government that an intimate relation should exist between the exeoutive and and the legislative departments; and I shall deem it my duty to communicate with you without reserve whenever I reel that the public interest warrants such action. While the law does not excuse ignorance, it does presume innocence. All men are presumed to mean well in their relation with their tenewman and to the public. This resumpttoa should not be overthrown y mere suspicion or unreasonable that out of the experience of ages and with the approval of wise jurists, you come to your post of duty as public servants supported by this rule and sustained by this enlightened public pinion. Like all public officers, you have it fn your power in the discharge of your duties as lawmakers to vindicate this legal presumption and this public opinion by your faithful official conduct. It Is my duty, as it is my intention, in my official relation with you, to assume this to be your purpose; and nothing short of convincing proof shall Induce me to abandon this assumption. I shall not Judge you by a standard ! other than the one by which I am will Ing to be judged by you. 8uaplies for Legislature. The charge is Invariably made at the close of every session of the Leg iBlature that extravagance has pre-i vailed in the purchase and use of stationery and printed matter by that body; and the regrettable thing is, that there have been times when this charge was true. There is such a thing as the state, like the individual, being penny wise and pound foolish; and it is not my desire to see this body adopt that sort of a policy. Extremes on any subject or question ! are not desirable. Rather it should be the policy of those charged with ; the performance of public functions to i endeavor to strike a happy medium in their work, and in this way do for the public what the honest man of average prudence, intelligence and civic conduct would do under similar circumstances. In such a course there la safety, and just in the degree public servants depart from this course there Is danger of injustice being done the public. I urge upon you therefore the policy of rational economy and nothing mors. Employes. The General Assembly cannot carry on its work without assistants, clerks, and employes; but in making up its working force, it should not feel called upon to create a position for every one who seeks employment. No fault should be found with a citizen who desires an opportunity to serve his state., In any capacity; but the General As sembly has none of the functions of an employment bureau beyond its duty to secure the needful, and only the needful, help to enable its members to render the service for which they have been chosen. The number of employes, therefore, that will be required should be determined, if it can be determined with reasonable certainty, before you make an appropriation to defray the expenses of this ssalon of your body; and I recommend that you appropriate not to exoscd one hundred fifteen thousand dollars for this latter purpose. I would further suggest that each house keep a payroll of its employes, showing the number of days of labor performed and the amount due each employe, the same to he furnished the Auditor of State at the close of each week. By doing this, it would avoid any irregularities that might occur in the making of appointments of those employes necessary' for you to have for the proier discharge of your official duties. Bills Not Pasted. The proper officials of the General Assembly have in the past certified to: the Governor certain bills as having 1 been pnssed by both the house ind senate, when such was not the fact; I and through such certification the j Governor's approval and the publlca-i tion of said bills as laws were secured, j This sort of thing has occurred when Republicans controlled the Legislature, and it has occurred when Democrats controlled It. This shows a great probability of Its recurrence and the! necessity for making provision against! tho possibility of its repetition. These mistakes, to characterize! fTlem m no severer terms, were absoTutely inexcusable, the most grievous wrongs agatnst the public. I recognize that It is impossible for the President of the Senate and the Speaker of Ihe House to carefully scrutinize all tho bills they have to sign, or to keep in their minds the record or history of every bill. Of necessity they have to S. S. I. A, ENDS (Continued from Pago One.) donated TO for factory sites, with 1 still a number remaining. Twenty-two j of these platted lots have been re- I served for our private park with the pavilion and meeting house thereon. I wish to call your attention to the fact that the ronriining unsold lots are afpraised so very Ion. although they are as good as those sold, that there is not n steady wnrkingman livSjbt in Richmond, who cannot afford ,

rely largely te what they do with a bill if their assistants and these who introduced and 'had charge of It. I recommend that the Secretary of ths Senate aad the CUerk of the House be required, whenever a bill ia sent to the Governor for hie approval, to indicate te him in writing over their signature, that the aame ha a passed their respective houses, and that the clerk enrolling the same likewise indicate to the Governor ia writing that ha enrolled said bill. Anti-Lobby Legislation. It is my opinion that some practical measure should be passed by the Sixty-ninth General Assembly that will redeem the business of lobbying from the reproach that now attaches thereto, and put its practice upon a higher plane of legitimacy and real service. A law should be enacted providing for the registration with the Secretary of State of lobbyists for hire, and it should require them to set forth the character of their employment and the name of the individual or corporation they represent. They should not he allowed as lobbyists to occupy or share the seat of a member of the General Assembly. Neither should re

porters for the press be permitted to j seek out members in their seats and j privately lobby for or against pending measures under the guise of legitimate ! newspaper work; and as hired lobbyists they should be under the regulations governing that class. State Finances. The subject of state finances is very, closely related to every branch of the state government, and rcpreems ine u iaen rrom me people io operate tne macninery or their government. The money necessary to j enable the state to perform its func- ! tions is raised by taxation. The ; power to tax is an essential power of government, and its exercise should always be carefully scrutinized. An j abuse in the exercise of this power ! may be destructive of the interests : of the people. Since the taxing power j is lodged with the legislative branch of government, it is important that you be made acquainted with the nnanciai condition of the state at this you may act understandingly in making appropriations. And in so far as my action as executive has any relation to the financial policy and condition of the state, I am anxious that you be furnished this information. The recent unsatisfactory financial condition of the state, extending over several years, Tinder the administration of different political parties, was not created but, inherited by the present administration. The revenues derived undr the levies in force prior to 1913 were not sufficient to meet the state's monthly expenses. :,TiJ f nefG lent, correctional and educational institutions, and as far back as 1910, unpaid warrants held by these institutions accumulated in the Auditor's office, ranging in amount from 45,000 to 190-000. This led to a policy of mortgaging the future finances of the state by calling for advance payments a practice pursued by both Republicans and Democrats. It would have been a bad business policy for an individual and it was a worse one for a commonwealth. I commend, therefore, the Legislature of 1913 for having had the courage and statesmanFhiP to take tne necessary action to Put Indiana on a sound business oasis. Foreign Debt Paid. tTpon coming Into power this administration was burdened with a foreign indebtedness of $n.")0,ooo.nn This indebtedness has all bwnx paid as follows: January and July. 1013 On principal, $2.".XM) and interes-t, S1.fS3.K3. January and .Tilly. 1014 On principal, $L70.(nn and interest. $L4T!.;Ht. December 31. 1914 On principal, $13Unn and interest. .?L13T.r0. Total. .$r,r,0,00o and interest. $4,201.32. Under tin act approved January 0, 1S32. authority was given the Commissioners of the Canal Fund to issue homls for $200,000 for the purpose of constructing the Wabash and Krie Canal. The first Issue of this amount was for $100,000 on July 1, 132, and from that day to the 3tst day of Iecentner, 1014. Indiana has continuously paid interest on a foreisni debt. As the Chief Executive of Indiana, I rejoice that the honor of lifting this burden of S2 years' standing from the homes of my state, lias fallen to my administration. In fixing levies for the ensuing two years, you can discontinue the Sinklug Fund of l'i cents, since the pres ent levy to he collected in ltnr will j raise more than sufficient funds to re- i tire the $120,"i4S.oo of Vlnecnws I'niversity bonds maturing April 10, 1017. Provision should be made by you for the transfer to the General Fund of the balance remaining in the Sinking i Fund after the payment of these bonds. The repeal of the Sinking Fund law j and the reduction of the General Fund levy from 0 cents to cents will make ! a savins to the people in the tax levy j In tho last two years of oVi cents, or j $00.000 annually. I I rejoice with you, therefore, that no state in the Union is in a healthier ! financial condition than is the com- j iiionweaKh you have the impressive honor of representing, anil your j watchful care over the finances of In-j diana will, I am confident, be such as ! to bring honor to future legislatures of ; your state even greater than that vou ' enjoy in your representative capacity. Amendments to Tax Laws. In the exercise of the taxing power great care must be taken, that the burden imposed thereby be eouallv dis tributed. To that end the State; Hoard of Tax Commissioners Is authorized to review the assessments ; made upon certain clases of property, j Under the present statute the juris- j diction of that Board to make an order i for the equalization of property is j conditioned upon the discharge by the i County Auditor of the duties Imposed j upon him. Experience shows that ! County Auditors do not always per- i form thsse duties, and upon their fail- j ure to do so the State Tax Hoard is j powerles;? to equalize assessments. I i therefore recommend that the statute! be amended so as to permit the State ; to purchase one or more. I want you to avail yourself of this opportunity while it presents itself. Raisa Annual Dues. 4. For the further betterment of the association and in order to enable us to give still better service to our fellow citizens than heretofore, I wish to call your attention to the fact that the annual membership dues have been raised from $1 to $2. which, indeed, is still very reasonable in comparison to the privileges enjoyed. 5. In regard to the south end bridee. for which as long as cloven years aen our association was the prime mover and for which it has

Tax Board to give all sot lees necessary to effect the equalization of assessments; and that it be given authority to equalize assessments upon personal property by classes.

It is the duty of the Connty Board e , Mk.. .k equalise the valuation of property ns between the various townships of their county. This duty has often been neglected. The law should give the State Tax Board the power to equalize these valuations between townships, in all cases where the County Board of Review fails to do so. It is a notorious fact that County Assessors have been known to consent to the listing of property for taxation at a gross undervaluation, particularly when compared with the assessments of similar classes of property In adjoining counties. Such further amendments should be made in the tax laws as will secure a more nearly equal assessment of property in the first instance by the local authorities. This. In my judgment, can best be done by providing for the removal of the County Assessor by the State Tax Board for cause, after due hearing, and for the appointment of bis successor by that Board. Public Service Commission. The Legislature of 1913 enacted numerous laws in obedience to the demands of the different leading political parties in 1912. Among these enactments may be mentioned the Public Service Commission law; vocational education law; anti-hog cholera law;

the inheritance tax law; the housing j strike controversy, by winning public law; the law regulating loan sharks; sympathy and public opinion; realizthe new registration act; the new cor- lng that pUDlic opinion Is often a conrupt practice act; the law providing j trolHng factor in dIsputes of this char-

to work in conjunction with Purdue University in advancing the interest of farmers; and the uniform negotiable instrument law. These are a few of the laws for which that body will finally be lauded in terms of high praise, notwithstanding the partisan criticism we have heard of it. I hesitated long before I espoused j it?K1!1"i1uu cieaiiiit it j mine ii'i u i' : Commission, Such legislation runs i ,. v,t i.j i i.ot,,, ,Ua I

policy in this country in dealing with them is a public enemy and the dethe private affairs of individuals and j struction of either by the other will be

corporations; and it goes a long ways , in settiug aside the power of the people to control their own looul affairs: but the people were demanding it and I stood with the legislature for It. Now that we have the law there ia but on;? thing th;'t can be consistently done, and that is to give it a fair trial. Ceriainly there can lie no complaint with the present Commission because of the amount and character of work it has done since May 1. 1913. It inherited all the unfinished work of the Railroad Commission. and by the terms of the statute of its creation, it had imposed upon it a duties of that body. the current j Highway Commission, In June, 1914, I appointed a nonpartisan Highway Commission composed of five distinguished citizens of the State, namely: Addison C. Harris, Thomas Taggart, Leonard F. Clore, William H. O'Drien and R. L. Sackett, together with an advisory Commission composed of one nibinber from each of the thirteen congressional districts in the State, to study the building, and maintenance of public highways and make to me such a report as they believed the facts would warrant. The services of the commission and of the advisory commissioners as well as those of the secretary to the commission, Mr. Luke W. Dulfy, have been rendered free of charge. The investigation was made along broad lines and seems to be very complete. I hope to put in vour hands the commission's report. It points out the staggering fact, that during the year 1914 the people of Indiana paid in taxes for road repairs and interest ! on gravel road bonds not due and on principal of road bonds falling due, approximately the enormous sum of fifteen million dollars. Flood and Other Commissions. The damage and distress inflicted in the spring of 1913 by high waters upon our people living along certain rivers were so shocking that I appointed on my own motion a commission composed of leading citizens of the State, with Dr. W. K. Hatt, an efficient engineer of Purdue University at their head, to study tho flood situation. The result of their labors will be laid before you, and I hope you will take such action regarding this sub ject as will, in your judgment so far as practicable, protect the people of our State against similar iniuries in our State against similar injuries in the future. Your attention will also be called to the reports of the Women's Labor Commission and the Workman's Compensation Commission. I ap;ioinied these commissions by the authority vested in me by acts of the last legislate.re, and their reports will merit your careful consideration. That there is a demand for legislation on the questions they have investigated, there cannot be a doubt. Primary Election Law. j In brief, all declarations of state ; touching affairs set forth in the last i Democratic State Platform. Including the one for the enacting of a primary election law, should secure such action by the Democratic majority of your body as will, in their opinion, meet the demands of the people of the State. Public Accounting Law. The public, accounting law of Indiana, a model of its kind, was drafted

by a committee of business and pro- will permit wiee legislation on the subfessicnal men representing the com- ject of registration.

merclal organizations of the city of Indianapolis, and secures for the taxpayers in the expenditure of their taxes the me safeguards as are given to the stockholders of any large business or industrial concern. The combined efforts of the commercial and business interests of the state were exerted to secure its passage. During the last fiscal year 6, ."22 public offices and institutions in the state were examined, the uniform system of accounting and examination was perfected, and invaluable assistance was rendered public officials. In the same period $186,044.25 was recovered from delinquent officials, end charges in the sum of $131,963.45 struggled hard, I wish to say that this matter has been taken now entirely out of our hands, inasmuch as our honorable county commissioners have appointed an advisory board consisting of high class citizens, who together with the county engineer will select a suitable site for the location of the bridge. Our good wished are with them ! Proud of Glove Plant. 6. We as the association, feel very much interested in the new structure being erected by the Indianapolis Glove, company, which we think will ! be the finest building in the south end I of our citv Therefore. I am sure,

are In process of adjustment, the recoveries from which, together with the

sum already recovered, will more than defray the entire expense of $226,470.90 incurred by the department during the year. Conciliation and Arbitration. It is a regrettable fact that we have frequently to witness employers and employes organized as antagonists all community of interest forgotten . and so long as this is their attitude toward one another, the public can have but little ground for expecting the initiative to be taken by either, looking to a reconciliation after friction between them has reached white heat It is my earnest desire that the Sixty-ninth general assembly remedy the evils that we have suffered, by the enactment of a law creating a board ot conciliation and arbitration, and thus place Indiana in the line of progress alongside of her si6ter states. The Democratic state convention of 1914 favored a law similar to the federal act for mediation, conciliation and arbitration. My experience with industrial troubles since coming to the governor's office convinces me that neither capital nor labor desires legislation on this subject. They both seem to flatter themselves that they can get the advantage of each other in a lockout or that, while this play for public favor Is going on, society is being wronged and the public, the innocent party to tho controversy, irrcpp.rably damaged. The state, therefore, in ila efforts to ! promote tho happiness of the people, I should demand limtice between these i two Rreat economlc forces labor and j nit.i. nr.nx,ia monc : ' . . , .... I curing me same. uisoora netween fatal to civilization. Apportionment. It is your duty at this session to pass an apportionment act of representation for the general assembly. Foot and Mouth Disease. The latter part of September last a disease known as "foot and mouth disease" broke out among the cattle, hogs and sheep of Indiana. The disease is very contagious and most destructive. It also affects injuriously the public health. The federal govern ment was very prompt in taking most vigorous action to stamp It out by killing all affected animals, as well as the ' onimole li ci t VnoH Ko'tt ovnncorl tr t Vio disease. Before the authorities at Washington, however, would undertake to stamp out the disease in this state, I had to promise them that I would recommend an appropriation by you of a sufficient sum to pay one-half of the appraised value of the animals condemned and killed, together with certain other expenses connected therewith. The disease is thought to be under control, if not wholly stamped cut, in this state. This calamity to the live stock men of Indiana was of such recent origin, that I know you are perfectly familiar with it, and 1 shall not for this reason take it up with you 5n detail. I think $100,000 will meet Indiana's part of the expense, and I feel assured you will not have to be urged to make a proper appropriation therefor, to be paid out on the order of the governor to the proper parties. Constitutional Amendments. In view of the fact that the proposal to call a constitutional convention at the last general election failed. I deem it proper that I shou'd ask your attention to the proposed amendments to the state constitution, that were agreed to by both branches of the Sixty-eighth general assembly. These proposed amendments number In all twenty-tw o, and it will be legal for you to take action upon them. It is realTy your duty to act thereon and either to annrove them or reject them. Each proposed amendment may be acted upon separately. These proposed amendments are published In pamphlet form, in parallel columns with the section of the constitution sought to be amended and are numbered from one to twenty-two inclusive. Number Two and Number Five. Number two seeks to safeguard the ballot against those in whose citizen8mp there is no element of pernianency. A voter who has not resided a year in Indiana should not have a right to . voice in the- eovernment of this state. Too often in the past transitory, not to say migratory. Individuals have aided materially by their votes in defeating the will of the substantial and legal citizenship of our commonwealth. This wrong has had a large influence in corrupting our elections and in lowering the ideals of our people. This proposed amendment It frequently happens that a particularly objectionable provision finds its way into what is otherw !se a splendid law, but under our present constitution the objectionable provision cannot he vetoed or stricken dow-n Ty the chief executive without condemning the entire act. The proposed amendment number five will give the governor the right to approve the good and reject the bad in any legislative bill present- ; ed to him for his approval. ! Much discission has taken place in this state during the past two years, as to the importance of amending section one of article ten of our state constitution, which fixes the basis for taxation in Indiana. Possibly I am obevery citizen of the south end will feel proud of the building. The Glove company was originally brought to Richmond, just as a number of other factories, through the hard work of

the South Side Improvement associa- 8. Our secretary hts reported to"roe tion, and as it is a real and very sub- that we are on a sound financial footstantial benefit to the south side, inir. Notwithstanding the fact that

credit should be given where it be - longs. With all due modesty we occasionally like to remind our south side citizens of that fact. Wre. on our ' part, are surely proud of our German girls, who are the best part of the

' glove factory! j ter days are coming! Just co-operate 7. The meetings during the past with us and show confidence! Dot year have been well attended, and tho, "the fellow behind the stove" do the

tuse on this subject. TTLeClier tnfs Is true sr not it is certainly true that I do not a as urn ft to be an expert on ths subject of taxation, and this may account, in part at least,, for my having been unable to persuade myself that the attacks made upon this provision of our constitution are sound. This section, you will observe, provides for a system of taxation that is "uniform and -equal." I like these words. They appeal to a man's innate sense of Justice, and it would seem that they should have a permanent place in a government founded In a love for justice, and especially It seems they are most appropriate on which to rest that greatest function ot government, the power to lay and collect taxes. But It is argued that we do not now have uniformity and equality in the laying and collecting of taxes, and I concede that de do not; but the fault is with the public officials sworn to obey and enforce the law, and not with the people's supreme law. The proposed amendment of this section, designated as number sixteen, eliminates the words "uniform and equal," both as applied to the basis on which assessments shall be made and the rate of taxes levied thereon; and then it adds this significant provision: "In enacting laws for the assessment of property for taxation the general assembly shall have the right to classify different kinds of property, and to provide for a different manner and basis of asscesment and rate of taxation for each class." Under this provision of the proposed amendment there is nothing to prevent a legislature from assessing bank stock and brewery stock at 50 cents on the dollar of its true value and the grain and herds of the farm at their

full true value. Every legislature would be besieged to lower the rate on certain classes of nronertv and to raise it on others, and at every session r.f ,. cmnovoi n i:t cm v.i v ttinro wontd ! - . i ne an ansuaiwii ui inirresw iui t uc.r

classification and a "different manner j advice or tne superintendent oi puouc . ets witn eatB and made a surprise j and basis of assessment and taxation, " j Instruction and the superintendents ot rush on Mrs. lassie Medearls yester- ! not unlike that the country witnesses these Institutions, as to give the day. A good time was enjoyed and an i at every revision of the tariff, with the ! schools therein whatever advantage elaborate dinner served by the guests. ! res 'It that often the vlcorv would be ; the state board of education can afforO i Those present were Mrs. India Smel-

with the strong. I think it is conceded that any proposed change in the organic law of a free people challenges the most serious attention of those who are requir- : ed to take the Initiatory steps looking ! to the change. There is a very strlk- : ing and fundamental difference between a constitution and a statutory ; law. The former represents the deliberate, sovereign will and gives stabil- ! ity and character to the government. It is organic and therefore continuous, i and is not subject to being added to or taken from by every fad or ism that ' sweeps the land. It shields personal I liberty and preserves property rights i when blind passion dethrones reason; and it does this by fixing barriers bei yond which legislatures cannot go. It is impervious to all attacks except : those hy the sovereign will. It is the ' embodiment cf the sovereign will con- ! structed on fundamental principles. ! On the other hand, statutory laws ! are temporary instruments of government, ard arc enacted to meet public demands for the operation of the people's government within the sphere fixed by the people's organic law. The I work of one legislature may be undone 1 by a subsequent legislature. Letdsla- ' tion has in it the element of expediency. With these distinctions kept in ; mind, it will he easier to understand and appreciate the great si'Tnificance that necessarily attends the cnanging or modification of the constitution of a sovereign state. Much more can be I said in condemnation cf this proposed amendment, but enouih has been said J to justify me in declining to endorse it. Epileptic Village. I We are dealing most humanely with the epileptic male citizens of our state, but we have done nothing toward cailng for epileptic women and srirls. The law governing the village for epilep- : tics should be amended so a-3 to mane provision for the proper treatment of this latter class of our unfortunate residents. i Ths Blind. There is another class of citizens of our state that should be the objects of helpful legislation. I refer to those beyond school age who have lost their sense of si?ht. I do not mean that , they should be dealt with as objects of charity. They do not ask this; but being blind they are placed at great disadvantage in having to deal at arm's 1 length with those who are blessed I with eyes. Eyes do not make all men honest and just, even when dealing

with thoso laboring under a tremen- i pe0p0 to be recognized as great dous handicap. You wtii ha r.skeJ to j g.reat in material progress, and greater enact a law in the Interest of our ! stiU ln morai and intellectual developbliud citizens, and I urce you to give

their plea the consideration it deserves. Grand Army Encampment. The patriotism displayed on the field of battle has its source in the quiet pursuits of life. The man who has ; been properly schooled in home duties ' and love of country will sacrifice more for his home and country than will the man who was not taught the sanctity cf home and h's obligations to hts country. Therefore money spent to inculcate principles of patriotism in the youth of our land is well s"pent. What more impressive lesson in love of country Can be afforded the boys and girls of today than to permit them i to witness the parades of the oid boys I in blue, under the flag of their country and to tne strains or patriotic music: I The great majority of the members of tho Grand Army of the Republic of Indiana are men or sman nnanciai ability. Many of tnem have no income beyond their pensions. Since I have been in the governor's office I have seen these old soldiers on two occasions having to solicit money ln person in order that they might be able intense interest acd spirit displayed I give true evidence tnat uie memuers are awakening to tne iact mat tne j interests of the association are their, own. I ! the last year has been on--1 of consid i erable financial stringency, we paid off $900 from our indebtedness, besides paying out $250 for our new waiting station. Gentlemen, keep i vour shoulder to the wheel; still bet

to tfeiray the expenses of their annual encampments. This is not as It should be. The burdens of these encampments should be removed from the shoulders of these old patriots. Our state ought to have sufficient appreciation of them and of the wonderful

lesson their encampments teach, to be , wuimg to pay a part or tne expense thereof. I therefore recommend that you make an annual appropriation of one thousand dollars to be paid by order ot the governor, or such part thereof as may In his judgment be necessary, in meeting the expenses of the annual encampment cf the Grand Army of the Republic of this state. Institutional Schools. It is the requirement of the law that the children committed to our correctional, reformatory and benevolent Institutions should be given an education. These children should have every advantage in this respect that our system of education can afford them. The state department of public Instruction has been provided in order that the schools of the state may have an advisory body; and I can see no reason for withholding the assistance by inspection and suggestion of ths state board of education from the schools of these institutions. So able an educator as James H. Smart, for many years at the heed of the schools of Indiana, In speaking in 1SS0 of these institutional schools, said In part: "They should be. as far as 1b practicable, subject to the same general , principles as control and govern the j other educational institutions of tlie j state. All special institutions that recelve the benefaction of the stats j should be subject to inspection by sult- : able state officers appointed for that i purpose. In harmony with Superintendent Smart, it is my opinion tnat tne si ato. .hm.M h an amended with ths ..-..v,-.- , them. Transfer of Prisoners. By an act of the legislature of 1897. provision was made for the transfer ot frnm tho Inrttfin.1 Rpformfltor'y to the Indiana State Prison, by the trustees of the former institution, with the approval of the governor. The ; act provides that "it shall be the duty i of the board of managers of the Indi - ana Reformatory to recall or parole any such transferred prisoners who may be recommended for parole irora time to time by the board of parole of the Indiana Prison." It frequently happens that these boards do not agree upon when a prisoner should be returned to the Reformatory; and this disagreement has led on two or three occasions to considerable friction between the boards. and has tended to discord in institutional management. This statute should either be amended so as to vesv the governor with absolute authority t thoso trnnqfers. or else the two institutions should be put under j one board of trustees. Centennial Celebration. The Sixty-eighth general assembly made provision by statute for a referendum vote as to whether the state of Indiana shall celebrate the 100th anni-vc-rsary of its admission to the federal union by the erection of a memorial building at the cost of $2,000,000. While the proposition was voted down. I have felt that its failure was not due to any hostility on the part or tne peopie of the state to a proper celebration of that historic event, but to the amount of money sought to be approprlated therefor. T favor, therefore, the creation of a nonpolltical and nonsalarled centen- j nial commission of nine members to be appointed by the governor. The commission should be authorized to have such public celebration of this anniversarv as its memuers may uwm fit and proper. The celebration should . . , , Kt h.in kaonnot be -elaborate, but should be In keep , ing with the dignity of the state and an appropriation of $20,000 should be made therefor. The law should provide that a considerable portion of this appropriation should be used in historical research and in collecting aad compiling historical documents which shall he a permanent contribution to the state's history. I know that the people of Indiana love their state. They have every reason for being proud of her achievements alone everv line that causes a I would feel that as governor I was lacking in patriotism if I did not favor the celebration by our people of their state's hundredth anniverary. The j fine spirit such an event would kindle and rekindle among the people would be worth many times more than it ; would cost. And after all, the real character of . the state, representing though it does equality and brotherhood , depends upon the ldaals of the people and their equipment for life. No matter how strongly the ship at sea he constructed, sooner or later she will be dashed to pieces on the rocks in her voyage ir her crew be not qualified for their duty and alert in guiding her course. Would not such a celebration move our citizenship to take a keener Interest in ; our state's development and a deeper pride in her destiny? And now, gentlemen. In conclusion. I j ivant to assure you that it is ray hope that we will be able to co-operate together without friction, in doing the tork of the Sixty-ninth general assem- i )ly, and that unitedly we may serve j ir state to a high purpose. ! j knocking! 10 mcse not yet lainniar wiwi our association, 1 want to po:ut out tnai our regular meetings are Kdd on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Every citizen is most cordially invited. In conclusion I wish to express my ', hearty thanks to the board of directors, standing committees, secretary ; and treasurer and r.H members of our association for their kind support in my efforts to carry on the good work of our association. Wishing you all a happy new year, I remain, Very truly, A. W. IM.K'KWF.DED. i Presid

GALLERY DISPLAYS ART COLOR PRINTS

Mrs. Johnston to Take Col lection Through Virginia and Kentucky on Exhibit. Color prints of paintings by American artists on exhibition In the high school gallery have been collected by Mrs. M. F. Johnston, chairman of the Art department of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, and will be sent to art study clubs in several states. Following the exhibition the collection will be sent to several cities in Kentucky, and then will go on a long circuit through Virginia. "The pictures are reproductions In color of famous American paintings." said Mrs. Johnston, "and show the development of painting in America from the time of Gilbert Stuart, one of the earliest of our great painters, to the work of artists of the present day. They are perhaps the best printing In color done in America, and we rank with other countries in this work. "These paintings are not only a lesson in the history of painting but are adapted to use in the home and school room." The collection Is being sent over the country that art study clubs may have an opportunity to study them and learn more about American paintings. The Art Study club met In th gallery yesterday and spent severed hours studying tho picture. The exhibition will remain here throughout the week. The gallery will be open tonight and Friday night, and every afternoon. SURPRISE FRIEND WITH BIG DINNER CEXTERVILLE. Ind.. Jan. 7. The Neighborhood Circle filled th1r ha. per, Mrs. Earl Stevens. Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Edna Pike, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Means, and three we did not get the names of. One quarter of an acre of the kingj dora of Saxony is covered by forests, BAD BLOOD. ; Hatred OI the NatlOIlS f OT ' One Another. This European war was born of the hatred caused by earlier warfare It will engender other wars between the same nations in the future. The sons yet unborn will carry this hatred In their blood to blaze into warfare when the spark Is touched by Kings or Statesmen who are yet In Infancy. It s bad blood that makes your liver sluggish and the same bad blood causes your stomach muscles to lose their elasticity and become flabby and weak and that means indigestion. ' Pierce's Golden Medical Discovcry, purely vegetable and free from j alcohol or narcotics. Is not a secret ! remedy for all its Ingredients are print ed on wrapper. Take it as directed and it will search out impure and poisonous matter In the stomach, liver, bowels and kldneys and drive It from the system ; through the natural channels. It will penetrate Into the joints and muscles, and dissolve the poisonous accumulations. It will replace all the bad blood it drives out. with rich, pure blood full of vital force. It win furnish you with the kind of blood that increases energy and ambition, that I puts the entire body In such perfect ; physical condition that brain or muscles know no fatigue, ,I w!H tleaf tthJf """j, . P ?? Jjch; r' " evidences or tainted Mood will pass away never to appear again. Get Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dlacovery at any medicine dealer today, in either liquid or tablet form as yoa prefer. It's the one great blood maker , i"""- i"- n mu people ought to start to use at once. ,J j , hJ & todays j Adv J t GLEN MILLER STOCK YARDS DAILY MARKET For all ktoda of Live Stock. Highest cash price paid. Phone 3744. Dr. E, l Perkins Chiropodist. 40S Second National Bank Building. Chiropody, Manicuring, Shampooing, Hairdressing, Facial Massage and Scalp Treatment. For both Ladies and Gentlemen. Telephone 2499. START THE NEW YEAR With all your annoying bills paid. A loan from us on your household goods, piano, horses, etc., will help you. It cau .be paid back in easy payments, weekly, monthly or quarterly; any way to suit your income. All transactions confidential. Interest 2 Per Cent Per Month on sums from $5.00 to $100. Home Loan Co. 220 Colonial Bldg. Phone 1509, Richmond. Indiana.