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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 9, 1897)
10 THE COURIER. appropriations made by the board giv ing five mills on the dollar valuation. The rate of the state school tax shall not be less than one-half mill, nor more than one and one-half mills on the dol lar valuutlon; and the rate of the state Kinking fund tax Miall not be more than three-fourths of a mill on the dol lar valuation in any county In the state." It will thus be observed that this board as a board of equalization nhall equalize taxes by varying the rate of taxation in the different counties In case inequalities appear to exist in the valuation of property as returned by such counties. By the limitation of statute preventing a levy of the general fund state tax to exceed five mills on the dollar valuation. It has been found necessary by the board of equalization, in order to meet the appropriations made by the legislature, to levy to the full limit allowed by law. Even then the revenues raised for a series of years past have been insufficient. It will thus be seen that the board has found itself unable to equalize taxes by varying the rate of the general fund levy and that the equalization of the valuation of property In different counties has been restricted to the vari ations permitted in the levy of the state school taxes, which shall not be less than one-half mill nor more than one and one-half mills, and the sinking fund taxes, which shall not be more than three-fourth3 mill. The margins thus allowed for equalizing these taxes are entirely Inadequate and if this method of equalization shall obtain in the future, I urgently recommend that greater latitude shall be given the board by amending this section of the statute so as to increase the levy for general purposes from two to four mills on the dollar valuation. This would give a much better opportunity of equalizing the burdens of taxation by varying the levy In different coun ties as the different valuations may re quire and yet enable the board to col lect the necessary revenues and meet the appropriations made by the legis lature. Ilret Sugar Bounty. Nebraska is essentially an agricultur al state. Her growth, prosperity and the increase of wealth of her citizens depend very largely on the success which we may be able to achieve In the many different branches of agricultural enterprise. For a number of years our people have given much consideration to the growing of beets from which to manu facture sugar. Two great factories have been established within her borders for the manufacture of sugar from the su gar beet. At no time since the estab lishment of either of these factories, unless perhaps in 1S94, on account of the drought that season, has there been any dearth in the production of sugar beets ample to test the full capacity of each of these factories during the sea son of operation. In fact, those operat ing these factories have been compelled each season to refuse to contract for a large acreage of sugar beets which the farmers desired to produce, because of lack of capacity for caring for them. Experience thus far has demonstrat ed that we possess In this state the soli, climate and all things else required to grow this very useful plant as ad vantageously as In any other portion of the country. That we should make the most profitable use of these favora ble conditions, I think we are all In entire accord. The experimental work engaged In by a department In th state university in determining the most approved method of sugar beet cul ture, and In the dissemination of the knowledge thus obtained, as well as the analysis of sample beets sent to the university for that purpose, have great ly assisted the practical sugar beet cul ture. The growing of sugar beets and the manufacture of sugar therefrom In this state may be said to have fairly passed the stage of experiment and Is established on firm footing. The acre age which could profitably be cultivated In this one crop alone is almost unlimit ed in extent. The establishment of manufactories, thereby permitting the cultivation of much larger acreage, is greatly desired, and any encourage ment which could properly be given would meet with general approval. The preceding session of the legislat ure passed an act for the avowed pur pose of encouraging the growth of su gar beets and the manufacture of sugar therefrom by giving a bounty of five eighths of one cent for each pound of sugar manufactured within the state by factories already established, and one cent for each pound of sugar manu factured by factories to be .established, providing in each instance that five dol lars per ton should be paid for the beets purchased by such factories. The same act also provided for a bounty for the manufacture of chickory from chlckory necessity for adherence to this method A liberal appropriation for the Trans- beets, Under a conviction of official duty, be lieving an act of this character unsound In public policy and a wrongful use of the power of taxation, I withheld ex of deriving revenues for the current ex- Mississippi exposition at Omaha is rec penditures for the institution as nearly ommended. In conclusion he said: as possible, without injuring Its useful- I extend to you, in conclusion, my ness. The estimate of expenditures hearty co-operation and earnest sup calls for an appropriation from the gen- port in every effort you may make to ecutlve approval from the act referred eral fund of $24,500, and also, $30,000 for advance the interests of Nebraska and to, but It was passed and became a law permanent Improvements. the welfare of our fellow-citizens. I notwithstanding. Under the provisions While I am strongly Impressed with hope your stay in the capital city may of this act, claims were presented the necessity of economizing wherever be pleasant and that, having diligently against the state properly certified by possible in making appropriations for attended to the affairs which call you the expenses of state government, I here, you may return to your homes the secretary of state for sugar and chickory manufactured during the sea son of 1S93, amounting to the sum of JI7.C90.31, and warrants upon the state treasury were drawn therefor, notwith standing no appropriation was made by the legislature for the payment of such claims. For the season of 1S96 It is es timated In the report of the secretary bespeak for this highly useful Institu tion a liberal support sufficient to main tain its various departments unimpair ed. The report of the regents for the biennial period just closed will be sub mitted to you and is worthy of your careful consideration. It is an improve ment on ail past reports in Its thor- wlth the satisfaction of having faith fully performed your duty as represen tatives of a free people. of state that 10,861,700 pounds of sugar oughness and the attention given to de- will be manufactured, which would make claims for sugar bounty amount ing to JC7.S83.C2. Upon the declination of the state auditor to issue further warrants, suit was instituted which re sulted In an opinion from the supreme tails respecting the past management and the future requirements of our uni versity. Hoard of Transportation. I am of the opinion that our Sutton & HoIIowbush have invented a cough drop. They call it tho S. & II., Sutton it HoIIowbush, and it is a good Stop and get one on your way to one. the theatre. It will save you a spasm of coughing. Miss Anna Dick, modiste, has moved her rooms to 1318 O street. court adverse to the position taken by board of transportation laws may be the bounty claimants, The result of the operation of this bounty act has only served to confirm me In the views which I then enter tained. A claim against the state ag gregating more than $113,000 has thus been permitted. Its liquidation seems a very heavy burden on the already overtaxed citizens of the state. There has not as yet been an additional acre cultivated in beets or a new manufac tory, with their corresponding benefits, secured to the state. To the claim cf some that such a bounty is for the bene fit of the sugar beet grower rather than the manufacturer, it Is proper to re mark that Justice to all Interests of the state would hardly require that an in dustry, which Is admittedly remunera tive and which thousands are anxious to engage in as soon as factories are established to consume what they may produce, shall be made more remunera tive at the expense of the vast majority of those engaged In other branches of agriculture who receive too meagre re muneration as a reward for their toll. What Is more to be desired than a amended In many respects so as to give greater powers and more latitude in the operation of the board in the en forcement of the law, thereby asuring a better administration of this impor tant feature of state government. It would also seem advisable to give to a board ' transportation not only the right to control railroad traffic, but also that of telegraph and express com panies doing business between points within the state. This entire matter is submitted to you with the hope that if any changes in our present law are found to be ad visable, the subject may be legislated upon by you so as to bring about equit able dealings between these several corporations and their patrons. While protecting the rights of the individual, every consideration which wisdom and justice requires should be given to the corporations whose business is thus sought to be regulated. Other Matters. 8 M. RAYMOND, President. The governor treats of various other s' H" BUBNHAM. matters at much length, but with great Cashier. ocooooooooo H. W. BROWN Druggist and Bookseller. wmtlxiK'a Fine Stationery O and O Calling Cards j 127 S. Eleventh Street.? PHONE 68. jj 6 ooooooooooo o AMERICA!! EXCHANGE NATIONAI BANK LINCOLN, NEB. A J. SAWYER Vice Presiden D. G. WING Aeaiatffnt Cashier clearness. lie discusses the effects of bounty which Its warmest advocates the depository law. and gives as his CAPITAL, $250,000 SURPLUS $25 000 admit Is only a temporary expedient, convDctlon that it is a good thing. ' f"v'w,u JU,W L-"J' """ is a nxeu ana wen-aennea policy of en- Several amendments pouragement by natural means and mu tual co-operation between grower and manufacturer, relying upon the para mount conditions which surround us for the full development of this industry. are suggested. notably that the bond should be signed by others than those actively In the bank's management, that It should be for wo years only and that a bank can be suspended at will. The governor details his effort to in- That part of the bounty act holding duce the other members of the board of out Inducements for the establishment educational lands and funds to Invest of new factories, which seems to have the half million of permanent school been unavailing, is more equitable and money in state warrants, and their re has much more foundation in justice fusal on alleged legal grounds that he and reason than that which helps sup- considers were not well taken. He as- port an Industry already established at serts the belief that the new board will the expense of others less favored. The State University. The state university Is In a very flourishing condition. The excellent work In the educational field occupied by this institution under the direction co-operate with him. The state institutions are treated in detail. He rather inclines to advise the discontinuance of the branch sol diers' home at Milford as an unnec essary expense, and favors the state taking control of the home for the Directors I. M. Raymond, S3. II. Burnham C. G.Dawes. A. J. Sawyer, Lewis Gregory N Z Snoll, G M Lambertson. D G Wins, S W nrnam. trader new management MERCHANTS' HOTEL OMAHA, NEBR. r AXTOK, imiTI DAYJ3fTOT, Proprietors. pedal attention to ttate trade, case tan otnmereial travelers. Farnam street slsotria bus pass tae door to and from all parte of Me SULPI.O-S ALINE and efficient management of the chan- friendless and home for fallen women. cellor Is very gratifying to all citizens but to appoint boards composed of wo of the state. The high rank which It men to manage them. The penitentiary occupies among similar Institutions of and the management are given much the land testifies to the excellent work attention, and he advises a law plac whlch has been performed. The uni- ing it under state management that versity educational work has been ex- would put It on a higher moral plane, tended so as to provide a practical He recommends Increasing the accom training for a short period of time in modations at Norfolk for insane pa the varied branches of agriculture for tients, and is strong in the belief that those who are unable to avail them- the governor and not the board of pub selves of the opportunity afforded to lie lands and buildings should ap take the prescribed course in the college point all heads of state Institutions, as or agriculture and yet wish to prepare is the case with some of them. themselves for active and intelligent work In agricultural pursuits. In BATMSElWARi sSjflsn9nEwS3VDa COR 14 AND M. EtfXKGOr9Z, KBBRASKA. a state such as ours, the agricultural interests are mount to all others, it seems wW A A If Ua, Ta. A,t MttfvlfeS He criticises the delay In the push- -r" " " "IW' ing of the maximum freight rate case, where but advises against anylaw being pass-para- ed until the federal supreme court pass to me es on the old one. He urges that the that an effort to promote this feature board of transportation give some relief of university education must find much cordial support by the people generally. In considering the needs of the insti tution especial attention Is requested to this branch of the work which Is now in process of development. The law provides for two funds to be used In support of this Institution, first, the endowment fund, to be invested and the interest of which can be by exercising Its functions. The governor favors an Increased appropriation for the state militia and highly comments General Barry and Major Fechet. He favors continuing the labor bureau and increasing its ef ficiency by making it also an employ ment bureau and to take charge of Im migration matters. If this is not prac tical in the matter of Immigration the used only In Its support; and, second, Nebraska club is commended as the the regents' fund, which shall consist proper dlsburser of any appropriation, of the proceeds of the investment of the Considerable space is also devoted to endowment fund, the annual rental of the subject of Irrigation, and any en the university and agricultural lands, couragement In that line will receive hb the matriculation and other fees paid approval. The drought is discussed at by students and a tax of three-eights length and the act of the commission de- of one mill on the dollar valuation on tailed. all taxable property. From this it All forma of baths, TURKISH. RUSSIAN AND ROMAN Witk special attention to ths appli cation of natural salt water oats Several time stronger than sea watst. Special department tor surgical sans sad diseases peculiar to women. Raenmatlsm, Skin, Blood and Nerves Dl ansa. Liver and Kidnoy TrasblM aadCkreaM Ailments are treated aseoKiallr, Sea bathlnf mar be eajofod at all aoaaeoa p oar large salt awimmla pool, Mxltt feet, i ) M feet deep, heated to sjQfona temperatar al MdegTees. DR8. M. H. AND J. g . EVERETT Managing Physicians. WANTED SALESMEN. We want one or two men in each county to take orders for Nursery Tho ervpmnr fnvnro mnUnc , nf. stock, and are willing to pay well for wouie appear that it was the Intention flees of district and supreme court clerk ood 0. Wo agree to REPLACE to have the university supported from salaried ones, and he believes that FREE anything that dies from natural these funds rather than from an appro- greater powers should be given the "H!68-. . .. cir priation from the general fund, unless banking board over suspended Institu- SjS?,6 Fho,ce hne. ,of SEED for repairs and permanent improve- tions. He thinks the board ought to POTATOES. Give us a trial, ments. The condition of the state's appoint receivers and direct distrlbu- THE HAWKS NURSERY COMPANY finances would seem to emphasize the tion of assets. Milwaukee. Wis. " zBsssm V