Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 January 1903 — SHILOH PARK COMMISSION. [ARTICLE]

SHILOH PARK COMMISSION.

Under the provfMou* of Jna act of the legislature of 1901, creating the Shiloh national military park commission, for th* purpose of properly establishing monuments commemorating th* part Indiana’s soldiers took in th* battle of Shiloh during the war of th* rebellion, I appointed a* memters of the commission Thomas B. Wood, John F. Wildman, Edwin Nlcar, George E. Gardiner, Benjamin Hutchens and Nicholas Ensley. The report of the commission shows that their labor* have been industriously and faithfully prosecuted. Twenty-one monuments were contracted for, and it was expected that the dedicatory services would be held Sept. Uy*?n d ci^"t f to*trenaportatlon*Jf mMeriaU has delayed the work and the dedication has not now been definitely decided upon. NANCY HANKS LINCOLN MONUMENT. On the Ist day of October, 1902, it wa* my pleasure and honor to accept, on,behalf of the people of Indiana, a granite monument erected at the grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of the martyred president, at Lincoln City, Spencer county. The memorial was the free-will offering of Mr. J. S. Culver of Springfield, 111., and th* dedicatory services were in keeping with the character of the pioneer mother who gave to the world a name synonymous with human liberty—a son of humble origin who achieved Immortal fame. As a mark of esteem of Mr. Culver’s kind thoughtfulness and generous deed, I recommend that the general assembly, by joint resolution, or otherwise, express appreciation of the donor’s munificence; likewise a vote of thanks to the commissioners and citizens of Spencer county for land donated surrounding the last resting place of the mother of the great Emancipator. I further recommend that suitable provision be made by appropriation to put the grounds In proper order and maintain same. STATE LABOR COMMISSION.

The stat* labor commission has accomplished great good and the work so Industriously and conscientiously performed by the commissioners, Messrs. L. P. McCormack and B. F. Schmid, has been of such a character as to attract favorable attention throughout the country. During the past two years this commission has made satisfactory adjustment of forty-two labor controversies, Involving 202 firms and 10,000 employes, not including nearly a score of boycotts lifted during that period. For various reasons, a large part of the work of this commission, such as advising with employes, drawing up wage agreements and doing other acta for the promotion of Industrial harmony, does not become a matter of public record, but there Is ample ?roof that the good results accomplished ar exceed the expectations of the framers of the law. In pursuing investigations and acting in the capacity of arbiters, the commissioners have proceeded with admirable conservatism, basing their rule of conduct on the broad principle that the rights of all persons concerned In a controversy ar* entitled to unbiased consideration. I am convinced that no other state in the Union Is so fortunately situated as Indiana with reference to the amicable relations between th* employing and the working classes, nor is there to be found anywhere better laws for the protection of these respective interests. The contract system especially, as it relates to the coal Industry, has proved satisfactory, and experience has shown that it Is one of the most effective means yet devised for maintaining harmonious relations between employers and employes. Recently a request was made to me by th* president of the United Mine Workers of America for a statement concerning the operations of the Indiana law bearing upon the arbitration of /labor troubles by the Intervention of commissioners duly authorized to take th* initiative, and it was my pleasure to submit a statement for the consideration of the commission appointed by the president to investigate tire lamentable anthracite coal strike which, I dare say, will hare the good effect of creating even more favor In behalf of the advanced stand taken by the law-making power of Indiana with reference to one of the gravest problems that has ever confronted the American people. It should bo the constant aim of all right-thinking men to encourage, by every possible means, the growth of tolerance between man and man, regardless of class or station, especially in the relations of employers and employe*. Their Interest* being mutual, there Is no valid reason why •nv feeling of enmity or resentment should exist. Th* Indiana plan, which provides that men disposed to strike shall continue at work pending arbitration through th* medium of accredited representatives, la most highly commendable because It Insures to the families of workingmen main, tenance that would be denied them under a condition of general suspension of labor during the period of efforts at settlement, as recently witnessed In Pennsylvania. MINE INSPECTION. The report of the mint inspector exhibits th* work most intelligently done in that department. Th* mines of Indiana are increasing in number and there are employed therein in this state about 13,000 miners. I am glad to report that never In the mining industry of Indiana have so many mines been in operation or so many miners at work. It is further a matter of congratulation that none of pur miners are out on a strike, but that their wages have been gradually Increased, and the material prosperity of these miners was never so general or generous as today. Mining is one of the great industries of the state and Is constantly growing. The working conditions have been greatly Improved and I commend the work of the labor commission and the mine inspector and his deputies in their efforts to assist in the improvement of working conditions and the material prosperity of this great body of workmen in our state.

FORESTRY. The subject of forestry is now engaging th* earnest attention and consideration of firactical men, as it is realized that unless uimedlate and active steps are taken to preserve the timber now growing and to provide for future needs by forest propagation, it is but a matter of a few years until th* timber supply of the state will bo entirely exhausted. The attention of the members of this feneral assembly is directed to this impor•nt matter, and it is recommended that forestry "be given careful thought and deliberation to the end that ample means may be provided to enable the forestry commission to intelligently prosecute practical forestry work as intended by the law creating the department. BOARD OF STATE CHARITIES. The work of the Board of State Charities Is of inestimable value. Its supervision over th* benevolent, charitable and correctional institutions is of special valu* and adds materially to the efficient, humane •nd economical management of these Institutions. I especially commend the services of Mr. Amos AV. Butler, secretary of the Board of State Charities, who, in a signal manner, has been faithful to the responsible duties of his position. BOARD OF TAX COMMISSIONERS. Experience has demonstrated that the amendments to the tax law made by the legislature of 19Q1, in that th* dsstnment of street Itnd electric railroads, Inter-coun-ty gss and pipe lines, eto.. is now delegated to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, htve given more uniformity to values, bo*l* lneT ßih> °C this c)as> of Jirqpty withli the provlnc* of a Mngl* taxing authority, it has been th* atm of th* stat* board of tax commissioners to cteaHta ths valu* of corporate property In uformlty with the revenu* law of the state so that th* physical elements of th* property and •anting capacity, as demonstrated by receipts and operating expenses, would place •ach corporation upon such a baMs that It would pay to the state In proportion to its real valu*. The assessment and equalization of nearly >200,006,000 of Values is on* »t the greatest? responsibilities devolving kpon th* public <duty of any of th* bureaus of this commonwealth, and it requires a fidelity and judgment that, from the different standpoints of basis, can deduct an assessment that will te alike fair and equitable both to the parties in interest as Investors and the state from whoffi the parent franchise was obtained. Th* statut* of 1901 specifically taxing transportation companies should be so amended that it would te treated as an excise tax or license payable directly to tke trwasurer of state. These companies do not traverse, r«n*ra!ly, the different counties of Indiana, but op*r«t* from east to we*t on trank llbm, so that th* valuM are distributed upon tha records of quit* a number of Counties, but In such minor amounts as to fender tha revenu* to any one county inThf time of county boards of review ought to be extended so that wher* business requlrss they may remain la session

lirty-fiv* days Instead of th* present limit, there an* a number of counties in Indiana t.-here the interests ar* so large that justice cannot be done either the stat*, l;o----tividual or corporation within th* prerant prescribed term. Th* larger counties should have mor* time than th* statute now prescribes, and I would auggest that the-limit be fixed at forty-five days at ths option of th* different board* of rovl*# based oa the amount of business to te transacted. CREATION OF BUREAUS. I consider it is timely to direct attention to the fact that In Indiana we have been creating bureaus at a prodigious rate; some needless The result of this tendency to a bureaucracy ia especially pernicious In that the creation of a new department marks only th* beginning of demands on the treasury for “more.” Additional deputies, additional excuse* for spending money in order to provide preferred persons with employment, are matters with which each succeeding legislature Is called upon to consider In connection with general and specific appropriation*. While we should endeavor to lend encouragement to every movement honestly designed to be helpful to public Interests, we cannot afford to be unmindful of the rights of citizen* who are taxed for the support of such departments or bureaus, especially in cases where th* preponderance of evidence indicates that private gain is the motive rather than righteous regard for the public weal. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE. Th* work of the legislative committee, while being a new departure, is one of th* most valuable reforms authorized by statute. Its labors are very arduous and comprehend in scope every feature of institutional necessity and management. The personal inspection of buildings and ground*, examination of books and needs, is embodied in recommendations to the general assembly. In accordance with the statute I appointed as the committee to make a report to the legislature, Senator Fremont Goodwine, Representatives Henry W. Marshall and Joseph M. Cravens, and I commend their work and conclusions. NON-PARTISAN BOARDS. Under the law all of the boards of the pemil, correctional and benevolent institutions are non-partisan, excepting that of the Indiana state prison. Recently, in filling a vacancy on this board, created by resignation, I made this board also non-par-tisan. THE STATE’S INSTITUTIONS. The public institutions of Indiana, for the support of which the state makes such liberal provision, are to be commended for their conditions of general excellence. The boards of management are carrying into effect the admirable provisions of law whereby the merit system, humane methods and business detail ■are enforced, thus securing the very best administration in the discharge of all the multiplied duties and cares, and guarding expenditures without narrow restrictions, but within lines of firudence and economy. There are no defcits to be considered by this general assembly. INSANE CONVICTS. The proper care of the insane convicts has, I believe, been satisfactorily solved. There had been an embarrassing condition at the Indiana prison because of the number of insane inmates, with no place for detention except In the prison cells. The board of managers and Warden Reid of that institution, after careful investigation, provided for their care in a ward connected with the hospital, which has proven satisfactory, and I do not bellev* any legislation is necessary at this time. MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS. The various boards In control of the state institutions are, by law, composed of members varying in number. Most of these boards have three members, but some hdt* four, five, eight and nine member*. The members of one-half of the boards receive as compensation S3OO per annum, and expenses not exceeding >IOO. Three of them receive >SOO per annum by law and one the same amount by appropriation, although the law provides but >l6O per annum. One receives $5 per diem and actual expenses, while one receive* same pay ns provided for members of the legislature. Another receives mileage and per diem. I recommend that there be uniformity in the number of members composing the boards and also as to the compensation. CHILD WARDS OF THE STATE. The great value to the state derived from the existing law which authorizes the appointment of agents to look after the wards of the state who are released from public institutions, is universally recognized, as shown in the supervision of dependent children, of the men from the Reformatory, and the boys from the Reform School. Orphan asylums of Indiana, both public and private, have seen the results of this work and are now turning their attention to the finding of homes for the children under their care. Provision should be made for such agents to secure places for and to exercise constant supervision over those taken from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans' Home, and also from the Industrial .School for Girls. This will, without doubt, Increase trip number of those who will successfully go Into life, and decrease, as a consequence, the cost of maintaining the Institutions. What these children need is the influences of a good home. Home life Is better than institutional life, nnd I recommend that such Institutions be authorised to employ an agent or agents, with proper duties and powers of selecting places for. and exercising watchful care over children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home and the Industrial School for Girls, and that proper additional appropriation be made therefor. INSTITUTIONAL-EMERGENCY FUND. The governor’s institutional emergency fund carries an appropriation of >30,000 annually to be at the disposition of the phief executive for emergency uSe* as are Inevitable in connection with the state institutions. It is a prudent precaution because of the liability of fires cyclones and • missions from the regular appropriation act, •nd I heartily endorse the continuation of this item. There was a balance reverted to the treasury from this fund for th* fiscal year 1001, of >27,447.03, and for the past fiscal year, $20,598.69. SURVEY O# KANKAKEE LANDS. By the gradual lowering of the water of the Kankakee basin and the narrowing of the Kankakee river, a large amount of land has been redeemed frorq overflow. Much of this land has never been surveyed, and at th* last session of the general assembly a provision was Inserted In the appropriation act authorizing me to appoint a competent surveyor td run the levels along the Kankakee river from the Illinois stat* line to the crossing of the Kankakee river by the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago railroad. Also to survey the swamp lands belonging to the state and located in the counties lying In th* basin of th* Kankakee river. In accordanc* with such authority, I appointed Mr. Georg* W. Parks of Lafayette, who has made an excellent survey with plats, profiles and blue prints. Th* work to be don* was much mor* extensive than at first supposed and th* >I,OOO appropriated was not sufficient to pay for th* entfr* work. I took th* responsibility of directing th* surveyor to /proceed with th* survey and bar* paid Mr. Parks >3OO out of th* elvli contingent fond. It will require about >I,OOO mor* to pay all expenses necessarily incurred and to be incurred in carrying out the purpose of th* law. From th* report of th* surJeyor it appears that there ar* about nln* tiousand <9,000) acres of land within th* meander lines that presumably belong to th* state, some of which certainly does, and has become valuable. CONVICT LABOR. Bom* time ago I invited representatives ?f organized labor to consider with m* th* •übject of convict labor. W* visited th* State Prison and th* Indiana Reformatory In order that th* representatives of labor might for themselves and Investigate ' out system of dealing with th* Subject. 1 also Interested gentlemen engaged in manufacturing, and further selected one member of th* board of managers of the State Prison and of th* Reformstory, requesting them sll to give the subject thought, gather Information and offer suggestions as how test to solve the problem. A few weeks •go the matter was discussed in conference with m* by all th* said representatives No satisfactory substitute for th* present system was decided upon. It is a question of and elements enMUNICIPAL CQBJPORATher* I* a continuing friction between municipal «»« school corporations so far as ths constitutional llmltof bended debt

is concerned. Under th* operations of ths present law the municipal government can [ cover th* full statutory limit of debt and so can th* school corporation. Th* Un* of distinction is not as clear la th* statute as it should be, and Isaraestly recommend that the general assembly amend thfi lntf by making definite provision that there can not te incurred by municipal and school corporations combined any debt beyond th* present constitutional limit. In this connection I would suggest that hereafter bond issues by county, municipal or school boards, or by th* stat*, can only te mad* with a provision for optional payment after a period of ten years from dat* of Issue. FIRE LOSSES AND INSURANCE. One of the utilities most Intimately associated with our cltisenship is that of insurance. lam pleased to say to you that the stigma of Indiana’s being th* horns of “wild-eat” insurance has been substantially removed. The assessment law of 1883 should be repealed and statute* plain and direct enacted that will prevent Ilf* insurance by shares or tearing the taint of “graveyard” Insurance. Assessment insurance, other than fraternal, has been the source of inestimable loss, deception and disappointment, and the time must soon come, if it has not already arrived, for the state to add greater safeguards. I recommend the -enactment of a fir* marshal law, modeled after that of the stat* of Massachusetts. The fire loss is directly responsible for excessive premiums. Ther* is just cause for complaint because of high schedules, but with a dally conflagration loss of $400,000 it can be readily seen that rates to maintain solvent indemnity must be on a parity. The law in relation to special charter companies should be amended to require state supervision and examination. It should be a penal offense td* solicit insurance for an unauthorised company. The evil of placing irresponsible Insurance by correspondence cannot b* reached by stat* statute,' but congressional legislation tearing on frauds, will, it is hoped, soon deprive these worthless corporations of the use of the malls. I suggest the laws be so strengthened as to prevent the debenture, so-called co-operative investment, mining, oil and kindred alluring concerns that cannot comply with an arbitrary standard of statutory requirement, from imposing upon the publie. GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE. To the last general assembly was submitted a bill providing for a residence for the governor. At my request the same was withdrawn. My experience In securing what I deemed a suitable home has been unsatlsfaitory, and I am firm in the belief that a residence should be provided for the chief executive of the state, and on* in keeping with the dignity of the office. I earnestly recommend legislation that will provide for the purchase or erection and furnishing of a residence to be occupied by the chief executive of the state. The heads of all the state’s institutions, educational excepted, are provided with residence, maintenance for family, and attendants, while the governor must provide all of these from his salary and allowance for rent. Many of the states make suitable provision for their governors in the way of house and furnishings, and this state should have an official residence for its governor, where ita- citizens may at any time find the chief executive. VOTING MACHINES. Admitting the so-called Australian svs. tem of conducting elections to be a vast improvement over previous methods, the conclusion is forced upon us that it is so far from being satisfactory that it becomes our bounden duty to adopt measures providing for radical betterments. Experience has demonstrated the fact that°the election system as it now exists in this state results in the loss of too many ballots by improper marking, which wer* honestly cast, and which in full lustice should be counted. In providing safeguards against fraud, the present law goes to the extent of affording opportunities for the introduction of technical objections which are frequently used unfairly for the disqualification of electors. This condition should not be permitted further to exist. It is a fundamental principle of our govermnent that th* rights of men are equal, but the theory cannot be accept? ed as effective as long as we permit any considerable number of Voters to be subjected to disfranchisement by election boards Invalidating ballots through the instrumentality of trivialities. The stability of republican institutions depends upon the power of the people as expressed at the polls, and every man privileged to cast a ballot should be protected in the fullest measure In the exercise of a right which Is likewise his patriotic duty. The sixty-second general assembly created what Is known as a “Voting Machine Commission,” the report of which will be submitted for your formal consideration, and I trust it will receive your earnest attention. We are confronted with abundant proof that th* “Australian System," while it Is In many respects superior to former methods, Is lamentably deficient tn the respect that in,permits of the practical disfranchisement of an astonishingly large number of electors whose ballots should be counted as they were intended to be by those who cast them. The efficacy of the voting machine has been tested, and it is the consensus of opinion among those who have given the subject thorough consideration that it guarantees more satisfactory results than may be hoped, to be obtained by any other method.

AN AGGRESSIVE EVIL. I consider it the duty, of this general assembly to consider carefully the lottery evil, as it exists in many forms, especially with reference to so-called “guessing contests” conducted by certain newspapers of metropolitan pretensions published outside the confines of Indiana. These “guessing contests” as a rule do not differ materially from lotteries, and they have become such a menace that they cannot be regarded otherwise than demoralizing, especially so on account of the fact that they are patronized largely by persons who can ill afford to spare money thrown away In taking chances against manifestly unfair odds. It is the duty of the state to provide proper safeguards for its citizens, and in my judgment provision should be made by statute If possible to prohibit the sale or circulation in Indiana of newspapers or other publications engaged directly or Indirectly in promoting lottery schemes nnder whatever guise or pretense. THE PRIZE-FIGHT EVIL. I respectfully submit to your honorable bodies the necessity for the enactment of more clearly defined laws and more drastie measures for the suppression of prize-fights and the regulation of so-called boxing Contests. The existing law, as Interpreted by the supreme court, defines a prize-fight according to the definition given in the die, tlonarles; but the spirit of the law fs being constantly violated ny promoters of alleged' “athletic sports,” when, In fact, exhibitions conducted nnder the pretense of “manly art,” are nothing less than contests of brute force. Legitimate athletics are worthy of commendation, but it is a lamentable fact that many persona persistently take advantage of the existing law for the purpose of promoting lawlessness. Pugilism flourishes nnder the pretext of scientific boxing, and peace officers as well as courts appear to bo helpless in the matter of establishing legal distinction. Prize-fighting, whether conducted frankly or covertly, is debasing and demoralizing. It Is prompted by brutal instincts and, on the whole, Is se utterly disreputable that every possible means should be adopted for the suppression of the manifold evils that attend the dishonored profession of pugilism, practiced under various hypocritical pretexts, but all alike designed to prostitute manhood, breed criminals and cast the law In contempt. I believe It to be the duty of this legislature to take action in the premises which will insure the public protection against disgraceful exhibitions of brutality, under whatever guise It is proposed that they be given. CODIFICATION OF LAWS. Notwithstanding the vigorous efforts of the auditor of state and the attorney general, who have succeeded within the last four years in driving out scores of fraudulent companies organised extensively to sell debentures, bonds, stocks and memberships In all kinds of co-operative schemes. It has been Impossible, under the existing law, to eradicate the entire evil of the sale of such ' stocks, bonds, memberships and certificates to Innocent purchasers. While I believe this state is as free, or more so, than most states, from fraudulent concerns; still tbe law should bo strengthened so as to enhble tbe state and opunty officers to prevent these concerns from doing business Within our borders. The corporation laws'Of Indians should be codified so that each corporation may be organised under a law or section of a law by itself, and the right, R>wers and duties should be clearly defined. o corporation should be permitted to In-1 corporate la Indiana with a capital stock • •'O- .1. ... ' • *'-*» f*‘j

published to th* public unless such capital stock has been paid in cash or its equivalent, such payment to l»e made within % reasonabl* time after such articles i ar* filed. Adventurers should not be permitted t* carry on a business in this state. Adequate capital, fully paid up, should te the rale. Ia this period of groat busines activity and speculation, irresponsible companies ar* lik*ly to Increase and are increasing greatly in number, and a confiding public is the ready but unwilling victim. I suggest for your consideration the appoint'ment of a commission to codify all the corporation laws of Indiana, to be submitted at the next session of the general assembly. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS- " From time to time, requests ar* mad* to the custodian for the use of the legislative chambers by various bodies desiring to hold conventions therein. Some of these requests come from organizations having more or less connection with the state government. but many more requests are from organizations having no official connection with the statk i The halls of th* senata and house have been newly furnished, and it remains for your honorable bodies to determine definitely for what purpose, if any, other than legislative, these halls shall be ug*d. Another matter now pressing for action is the right of-railroads and interurban lines passing through state grounds. Th*se companies are asserting the right ante existing isws to condemn a right of way through the grounds of the state devoted to state purposes. This question should at one* be finally determined by law. In some cases- the use of prison grounds for rallrosd or Interarban lines would practically destroy th* value of such grounds for prison purposes. I advise that action be taken repealing or amending existing laws so as to prevent any railroad, street railway or interurban railway company from condemning, a right of way Into or through any grounds owned by th* state without authority therefri- properly given by duly designated stat* officers or boards, as may be determined. BALE OF CONCEALED WEAPONS. Crime in Indiana, I am sure, has never teen more vigorously prosecuted than it is now, and yet there are a great many crimes committed thnt are hot premeditated but result from the combined use of whiskey and gunpowder. The carrying of concealed weapons by othCr than travelers ia made a crime in this state, and yet thousands of lawless characters carry these weapons. Burglary is a crime for which there Is no excuse.. In some states burglary is made a capital crime. I suggest for your con- ' sideration, whether it ought not be so defined in Indiana. Certain It Is that more restrictive legislation is needed to prevent unauthorized persons from carrying firearms. FEES AND SALARIES. The fee and salary act of 1895 was a step in the right direction, in that it placed the officers or the state upon a basis of annual salaries arid provided for the conversion of all fees into the public treasury. It has been demonstrated that there are inequalities in the compensation paid state officers* also in the different counties of the state, and in th* case of the state’s judiciary, the salaries named are inadequate for the duties performed. lam a firm believer that th* salaries of public officers should be upon liberal basis and that tn return the very best service Is due to the people from th* Incumbents of positions charged with the responsibilities of a public trust. I believe this legislature would be recognizing ’a just demand that comes up from many counties looking to the readjustment of the scale of salaries now allowed by law, and should enact a new statute covering the salaries to be paid for th* filling of the offices in the state. The present law fully pays officers In some counties and underpays those in others where th* labors are practically equal. There should te an equalization of salaries; not necessarily an Increase in all cases. The report of the fee and salary commission to the legislature of 1901 Is replete with Information of value. WOMAN'S PRISON. • There is a decided sentiment favorable to the separation of th* Woman’s Prison from th* Industrial School for Girls. I recommend that a woman’s prison be established at Michigan City, separate and apart in every particular from the Indiana prison now located In that city, except that It be under the management of the board of control of the Indiana prison, but in charge of a matron. I would recommend that this te the solution, of the matter, but that under no circumstances should the new prison be In any way treated as an adjunct of the Indiana prison and thnt it be placed upon the state’s land adjacent l to the prison. Fifty-two Is the average number of female prisoners since the establishment of the present prison; sixty the maximum number. EPIDEMICS. During the last two years smallpox hak' 1 been prevalent in many counties of the state. I recommend that specific appropriation be made for the use of the state board of health to enable them to combat the spread of contagious and Infectious diseases, and that additional legislation te had enlarging the powers of tha state, county and city boards of health respecting the adoption and enforcement of quarantine regulations.

• LYNCHING. In the past two years there has been a marked decrease in the violations of law consequent upon mobs and masked citizens taking the law into their own hands and visiting vengeance upon their victims. The anti-lynching law of 1901 has been effective in that the sheriff of Sullivan county, after a full and fair hearing before th* chief executive, was found not to have performed his duty In properly protecting the life of a prisoner from the assaults of a mob that succeeded In carrying into effect their purpose of lynching. The sheriff was deposed from office by liw. and I believe the effect of this action will have a very salutary Influence, not only In this state, but in other states where public attention has been attracted through the enforcement of our very wholesome law. TRUSTS. The evolution along commercial, Industrial and financial lines has resulted in combinations representing almost every bust, ness, and the effect Is now being most seriously considered by the public in relation to its interest. It should always be remembered that corporations secure every legal privilege through legislation. The peopl* ar* th* real grantors and can never be'disassociated In their ever present rights after incorporation. In all corporations the public is on both sides. Thb integrity of Invested capital, whether by indlvdual* or corporations, should never be menaced in Its lawful rights. When encroachment is mad* by crossing the border line of public poller or public Interest, then the law should assert Itself to th* end that the peopl* may have proper protection. Th* legislature is the source of power and pretention In every detail of corporat* and public interest connected with this new and most important question, and I most earnestly recommend that, without prejudice and in the exercise of conservative judgment, such legislation as may b* necessary shall be enacted that will guard the welfare of the people of Indiana against any contingency of *rong associated with these modern methods of concentration and .combination in forwarding the expanding volume of business that Is Increasing with the growth of this prosperous republie.

MISCELLANEOUS. ’ Recommendations are made for the classification of prisoners In the county jails, In protection of juveniles and petty offenders against contact with' hardened orlmInals, and for the establishment of juvenile courts In the larger cities of the state. Recommendation regarding the Louisiana K? rch V , i ® x Po**tlon at St. Louts asks for the appointment of a special jolfit commit at ! hat Jst8 8 l ton ‘ Ke f at(lln « the proposition to establish an asylum fob epileptics, the message recommends that the legislature “proceed slowly and upon intelligent iines." Recommendation |s also made that prisoners convicted of a second or subsequent tory at Jeffersonville. adG In conclusion I desire to Impress tmon your honorable bodies the responsibility which has been entrusted to you by the voters of this commonwealth. They have confided their weal to jonr hands: hud will look to you for a faithful discharge of their i^^to^nJ7ak ! ' < formed you duty the'cltlsens whom yob | ~ . wwnsu> T. eHtaa»r