Journal said of him: "His professional labors, his scientific researches, and his social relations to his fellow men, together with a devout life, have all combined to make him one of the most honored and revered of men."

Hiram Johnson, born in Lancaster, Erie county, N. Y., in 1823; died in St. Louis, December 11, 1893. Came to Kenosha, Wis. in 1844, and for several years was successively a farmer, school teacher, and merchant. In April, 1864, he removed to Madison, and was secretary of the Madison Manufacturing Company during its existence. The Madison State Journal says of him: "Mr. Johnson was an earnest temperance man and active in his efforts for the suppression of the saloon. * * * *. A good Christian citizen, a lover of humanity, his loss, will be greatly mourned."

Warren Johnson, born in Butternut county, N. Y., July 12, 1804; died in Mineral Point, Wis., September 30, 1893. In 1806, moved with his parents to Ohio; came to North New Diggings, in what is now La Fayette county, Wisconsin, in 1827, and until within seven years of his death made his home on Fever River. He was a volunteer in the Black Hawk War. In many ways he contributed to the building up of his town and county.

Milo Jones, born in Richmond, Chittenden county, Vt., February 16 1809; died in Fort Atkinson, Wis., November 17, 1893. In 1832 he came to Chicago, and two years later to Milwaukee; followed the business of government surveyor until 1838, when he settled on the farm on which he died; was an aide-de-camp to Governor Dodge, and throughout his long life held many offices of trust and responsibility.

David Keene, born in Banwell, near Weston-Super-Mare, Somersetshire, England, March 7, 1820; died in Milwaukee, February 23, 1893. Came to Milwaukee in 1842. Was graduated from Nashotah Theological Seminary in 1847, and the same year entered upon the duties of his first and only parish, St. John's, on the south side of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Sentinel said of him: "St. John's church is his monument. On the hearts of those to whom he ministered and whose sorrow he shared for so many years, there are surely graven thoughts of love and respect that mean more than inscriptions on marble or enduring brass." Abner Kirby, born in Starks, Somerset county, Me., April 11, 1818; died in Milwaukee, Wis., September 21, 1893. Came to Milwaukee in 1844. "He has been engaged in a variety of enterprises" (we quote the Milwaukee Sentinel), "which went to build up this city and state. Jewelry and watch-making, lumber and saw-mills, vessels and lake marine, the manufacture of starch and matches, hotel keeping--Abner Kirby was engaged in all these different lines of business at different times.” Flower's History of Milwaukee says of him: "Mr. Kirby's charities throughout his prosperous business career have been free, even to prod

igality, which, in addition to his never-failing and ever-constant overflow of wit and humor, has won for him the warmest corner in the heart of the city."

Christopher Knoell, born in Riechen, Gros Umstadt, Germany, April 3, 1800; died in Milwaukee, October 12, 1893. Came to Milwaukee in 1836, and took up land eight miles south of the then little village, in the region of Painesville. Saw much of the early growth of the city, and was a friend of Solomon Juneau and other pioneer notables.

Joseph McNeill, born in Andover, Vt., in 18 6; died in Mauston, Wis., September 29, 1893. Came to Wisconsin in 1837, and has since resided in various places in the state.

Godfrey Miller, born in Warren county, N. J., October 8, 1813; died in DePere, Wis., November 2, 1893. In 1837 came to Green Bay, and in the same year built the first saw mill in Fond du Lac. He built most of the early flour mills and many saw mills in that section of the country. Was largely identified with early De Pere history, and an influential man in the community.

John D. Miller, born in Wurtemburg, Germany, June 9, 1813; died in Madison, Wis., April 3, 1893. Emigrated with his parents to Pennsylvania, and grew to manhood there. Was a minister of the German Evangelical Association, and was sent to Wisconsin in 1844 as the first German missionary in the state.

Daniel A. Olin. born in Canton, N. Y., June 3, 1826; died in Racine, Wis., November 6, 1893. In 1850 came to Wisconsin and entered the employ of the Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad Company as foreman of a force of men working on construction. Was promoted until he became general superintendent of the Western Union road. In 1886-87 was mayor of Racine.

David Owen, born in North Wales, 1828; died in Portage, Wis., February, 1893. Came to Wisconsin and settled in Caledonia, Columbia county, in 1846. Was a prominent farmer and politician of his county. R. Delos Pulford, born in New York state, December 13, 1822; died in Mineral Point, Wis., October 19, 1893. In 1843 settled in Minerai Point, and established a drug business which he continued until his death. Was an energetic member of the state board of pharmacy, and much interested in everything pertaining to the welfare of the city which for fifty years was his home.

Alvin Raymond, born in Lenox, N. Y., July 5, 1809; die 1 in Racine, Wis., September 28, 1893. Came to Racine in 1835, and lived in what is now the town of Raymond until 1844; from 1851-62 was engage 1 in the lumber and grain business; was mayor of Racine in 1862. The Racine Evening Times of September 28, says of him: " He has passed away leaving behind him a spotless reputation, that he has maintained through all the trials and vicissitudes of a long and eventful life."

Cyrus Root, born in Oneida county, N. Y., in 1811; died in Otsego, Wis., January 19, 1893. Was one of the first settlers in his town, arriving in Wisconsin in 1-44.

Jeremiah McLain Rusk börn in Morgan county, Ohio, June 17, 1830; died in Viroqua, Wis., November 21, 1893. His father died while this youngest son was a boy, an! upon him devolved the support of his mother and sisters. He began his career as a stage driver in 1845, when but fifteen years of age. In 1853 he came to Wisconsin and settled in what is now Vernon county. He held several county offices, and in 1861 was elected to the legislature. At the outbreak of the War of Secession he enlisted in the 25th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and received a major's commission; brevetted brigadier-general for his bravery, and mustered out in 1865. From 1865-67 was bank comptroller; from 1870-1876, member of congress; elected governor in 1881, which offce he held for three terms, seven years. He gained a national reputation by his promptness in quelling the labor riots in Milwaukee, in 1886. The Magazine of Western History for March, 1887, said of him: He is one of the best governors this state or any other state ever had. He neglects no duty. He is prompt and efficient on every occasion, and deals out exact justice to all, with an evenly balanced hand. He is capable, faithful, and honest. Wisconsin is proud of him." He was made the first secretary of agriculture by President Harrison. "Before half his term had expired," says the Milwauk e Sentinel, "he had accomplished enough to attract the attention of the entire country to his department.” When his term of service was ended he retired to his farm in Viroqua. The St. Paul Dispatch well summarized his career when it said (Nov. 23, 1893): "As soldier and citizen he presented to view a splendid type of the citizenship to which this country owes its greatness."

John R. Sharpstein, born in Ontario county, N. Y., in 1823; died in San Francisco, Cal., December 28, 1892. Came to Wisconsin in 1847, and opened a law office in Sheboygan. In 1849 removed to Kenosha. He was elected district attorney in 185), and state senator in 1851; appointed United States district attorney in 1853; postmaster of Milwaukee in 1857; superintendent of city schools in 1862; in 1860 was a delegate to the national democratic convention, and in 1862 a member of the state legislature; was editor of the Milwaukee News from 1856-62; in 1864 moved to California; in 1874 was appointed district judge, and in 1880 elected to the supreme bench of that state.

Elisha Starr, born in Cazenovia, N. Y., July 14, 1806; died in Milwaukee, March 14, 18°3. Educated at the academy in Onondaigua Hollow, and was a prominent newspaper man in that section of New York before he came to Milwaukee in 1836. He published several of the early newspapers in Milwaukee and later conducted a large printing office. He held several county and minor state offices.

Return D. Torrey, born in Madison, Ohio, in 1835; died in Chicago, November 2, 1893. Came to Fall River, Columbia county, Wis., in 1850; removed to Neenah in 1860, and to Oshkosh in 1871. Was treasurer of Winnebago county, 1871-77, and state senator 1877-78, and later secretary of the Milwaukee Exposition. He was also, for several years, secretary and prime mover of the Northern Wisconsin Agricultural and Mechanical Association at Oshkosh. For the last ten years of his life he resided in Chicago, where he was prominent in local politics.

Harvey G. Turner, born in New York state in 1822; died in Milwaukee, November 22, 1893. In 1842 came to Milwaukee and entered the law office of Finches & Lynde, and was admitted to the bar two years later. He was a member of the second constitutional convention (1847-48), and of the state senate in 1851-52; and was county judge of Ozaukee county in 1853.

Andrus Viall, born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., January 3, 1820; died in the town of Madison, Dane county, November 15, 1893. Came to Wisconsin in 1840; in 1859 settled on a farm west of Madison. In 1845 was county treasurer; in 1854 had charge of the construction of the state prison at Waupun, and also worked either as journeyman or contractor on many of the principal buildings in Madison.

Noah Hyatt Virgin, born in Fayette county, Pa., December 6, 1812; died in Racine, Wis., December 7, 1892. Came to Platteville, Wis., in 1835, and built the first flouring mill in the town. He held many town and county offices; was a member of the lower house of the last territorial and the first state legislature; was member of assembly again in 1855, and of the state senate for two consecutive terms, ending in 1861; in 1866 was a candidate for congress, being defeated.

A J. Ward, born in New Milford, Susquehanna county, Pa., March 1, 1824; died in Hornellsville, N. Y., July 10, 1893. Completed his medical course in 1846, and entered upon the practice of his profession in New York state. At the commencement of the war with Mexico, enlisted and served through the war, most of the time as a surgeon. In 1850, came to Madison, Wis, and lived there nine years. Traveled for three years, then returned to Madison and joined the 2d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry as surgeon; when this regiment was mustered out he joined the 43d, and served therein to the close of the war; from that time till his death, practiced medicine in Madison. The Madison Democrat, in noticing his death, says: "A residence of nearly forty years in Madison, a genial hospitality, and the possession of a strong public spirit identified him closely with the interests of the city."

Henry H. West, born in Connecticut, 1826; died in Milwaukee, Wis., January 30, 1893. Came to Wisconsin in 1849, and in 1857 engaged in the book and stationery business, in which he continued until the time of his death. Was prominent in local politics, and an influențial man in church and business life.

Samuel Chamberlain West, born in Colebrook, Conn., June 6, 1892; died in Milwaukee, December 10, 1892. Came to Milwaukee in 1846, and for ten years carried on a grocery business; served a term as city clerk, was member of city council, member of the legislature in 1869, and from 1870-76 was postmaster. Was one of the founders of Calvary Presbyterian church in 1869; from 1876 to the time of his death was a member of the firm of West & Meyers, fire insurance agents.

FINANCIAL CONDITION.

The General Fund.

The general fund consists of the annual state appropriation of $5,000. Its condition is as follows:

Expenses of World's Fair exhibit (refunded by state board)..

252 42

Received, annual state appropriation...

Refund from State Board of World's Fair Managers..

Disbursed, as above..

Balance on hand, Dec. 1, 1893...

5,170 90

$81 52

The report of the auditing committee gives the details of the foregoing expenditures, and the vouchers have been filed with the governor according to law-sec. 376, R. S. of 1878.

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