The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-25

w
At large W Percival, S. L. Boardman, g. F, Allen,
NJ. C. Fernald, George L. Goodale, Z. r. Dfaeke't.
Mr.. Goodale stated by way OF introducuon
that the more prominent business before the
Board was the dispensation OF the State bounty;
appointment of delegates to the National Agri-
cultural Convention at Washington; and &C
ton by the Board relative to the national agri-
cultural interest.
The following officers were elected: e. A.
Gilbert of Androscoggin, President; William
Sweat of Oxford, Vice President; S. L. Goodale
of York, Secretary @'a'ltf'
There was large attendance at the after
noon session. Gov. Perham delivered an adj
dress full of practical suggestions, occupying
forty-five minutes in delivery, beiug listened to
with deep interest. Hi f W. fi>bl
'es, .' THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
President Allen of the Agricultural College
at Orono, read an essay entitled "Aims and
Methods of the Maine State College of Agricul-
ture and the Mechanic Arts" a production
that gives better idea to the masses of the
uses, capabilities and needs of that institu-
ton This address, explanatory of the
Gains and methods of this peoples insti-
tuition for elevation, will be instrumental in
working out some of the deep-rooted preju-
dices, and of working in better, higher and
purer regards for this benefcient training
school, where the hand, as well as the head, is
trained to habits of industry, dexterity and
usefulness in after life. From this source, as
from pure fountain, if rightly sustained and
cherished, shall flow out in a thousand direc-
tions and to a thousand localities, young men,
who shall be teachers indirectly of the better
way of doing things and who shall diffuse about
him wherever placed, improvements and an
impetus so mvch needed in our farming, apd in
our mechanical industries. Our interests are
here embodied, fostered and placed side by side
with professions, dependent upon agriculture
and mechanics for support and well being.
Here our sons may be trained in that direction so
essential, and in those sciences SO necessary for
! success in after life. Here will be implanted
| love and familiarity with the pursuits so neces-
! sary to replenish the ranks of the farming COM
! munity from time. We should learn that in
order to max agriculture progressive, and to in
| duce to its practice the best talent at our COM
| mand, we must make it plain, honorable and
educate expressly for it's magnificent capabity.
| We must learn thai the material unfit for other
| professions and callings, is also unfit for the
| making of farmers. d We wish to retain in its
ranks, and also to win from other professions,
the best talent, the best material, and the best
| endeayors of all. ,ts-r. ar Es-ss...tt.,e;.,
| Mr.. Pierce Of Norway, inquired how long it
1 che doings of the town of Eustis.
| was necessary for a young man to remain in
the college in order to obtain a liberal practi-
calleducation? aH as+32-s 7is" as2lAt7g
| President Allen stated that the regular
course embraced the same time of other col
leges-fOur years. -3N .1liishl l.eAlst3f }si
9 Governor Perham also responded explaining
the benefits of the manual labor system. It
made its students less roguish, keeps, up robust
health, and gives mental vim. They compare
fayorably with those of other colleges in at
Prof. Fernald said special course was pro-
| vided for those wishing to pursue specialities
Cited instances in the past, and proposed ones
for the future. Admit for one term often
Theory is combined with practice; military tao
tics is a feature of instruction. Provisions are
made for contingencies many young men are
so situated that they can devote but term or
two in this school, He referred to instances of
professional experiences attained in some of the
Mr.. Parkhurst of Aroostook, inquired the ex-
pense to each student, outside of the labor rem
| dered. .ss4fidSIH
Prof. Fernald, in answer, said that board was
| $500 per week. Tuition free. Incidentals per
term, $L50 to 200. Maximum price allowed tor
labor ten cents per hour; minimum price eight
cents. Opportunities are given students to
| teach during winter vacations A shop is need
| ed to give employment during winter when
farm operations are suspended; also necessary
| to aid in giving practical lessons in mechanics.
Mr.. Pierce OF Norway, inquired if the eStab-
fishing of shop would tend to draw in stu
dents who wished to become mechanics. soia
| Prof Fernald, thought it would have that
| tendency. Would recommend every young
man to take regular course in this institution,
| who can. -
Prof. Allen said it cost about $4.0O per week
for the students attending. This can be reduced
by the students somewhat, by labor and econo-
| my 44 . Nah r<lt- piih "
Secretary Goodale entered into some explana-
tory remarks to further enlighten the audience;
| stated that he had a son at BOwdoin, and one
| at Orono selected these institutions as best
adapted to the temperament, tastes and future
| welfare of each; regarded the training prepara-
tory--as a training school for Industrial educa-
| ton brought within the reach of those who
| would not attend other colleges.
The evening session was opened with lee
ture by Prof Fernald of the Agricultural Col
lege on the protection from lightning. .a n
The General Railroad Bill.
| The General Railroad Bill, which was report
ed in the House Tuesday, authorizes any num-
Der of persons not less than ten, a majority of
whom shall be citizens of this State, to form
company by signing articles of association for
the purpose of constructing maintaining and
operating railroad for public use; the amount
| of the capital stock of the company to be not
| less than $4,000 for every mile of road propos-
ed to be constructed, of the gauge.of 4 feet 8
IL inches, nor less than Sc, 900 for any narrow
er gauge; board of directors to manage the
affairs of the ompany. The articles Of as
ISOLATION are not be filed and recorded until the
capital stock is subscribed, and in good faith by
responsible parties and five per cent. paid
thereon in cash to the directors, and pledges
| given that it is intended to construct maintain
and operate the road. Whenever it is shown
| to the satisfaction of the railroad commission
ers that all the necessary provisions are COM
| piled with, the Secretary of State shall issue a
hat I,a snT11 H.
ed, &c. The first meeting of the corporation
shall be called bya notice signed by five or
more of the subscribers, to be served upon each
| of the subscribers seven days before the time
| appointed for the meeting. In case the capital
| stock of any company formed under the act is
| found to be insufficient for constructing and
| operating its road, such company may increase
its capital stock from time to time to any amount
for the purposes named, such increase to be sane
| toned by vote of tw0-thrds of the stOckhold-
| ers Before commencing the construction of a
road, the company shall present to the railroad
commissioners petition for approval of loca-
ton, with map of the proposed route, pro-
| pared by skillful engineer.
A hearing shall be had of all parties interest
ed, after which, if the location is approved the
corporation may proceed with the construction
conclusive, or location refused solely because
the road may run parallel to or come in compe-
| tition with any other existing or proposed road,
provided they shall file at the proper places plan
of the location of the road defining its courses,
distances and boundaries; but the location SO
filed shall not vary from the route first present
ed to the board of commissioners unless the
variation shall be approved by them. If the
corporation does not begin the construction of
its road and eXpend thereon ten per cent of the
amount of its capital within three years after
its articles of association are fled or shall not
finish ane put the road in operation within five
years from the same time, itscorporate existence
ceases Every corporation shall make map
| or profile of their route The bill further pro-
vides for the election of three railroad commiss-
toner's at the next annual election of the State
officers, and every second year thereafter; the
commissioners to hold Office for two wears COM
mencing on the first day of January next and
to discharge the duties imported upon the
present commissioners as well as those imposed
by this and subsequent enactments. Each cor
poration to have the right to establish and col
lect such tolls for the transportation of persons
and freight over its road as the directors shall
deem fair and reasonable, and have lien on
its freight therefor. When the commissioners
are satisfied that the tolls are unreasonable
high, they may revise and establish them.
A CORRESPONDENT of the Lewiston Journal
writes from the State Capital:
The city has been full of people for the past
two days. brought together by the indications
OF a short session and the various railroad inter-
ests, which are now being considered The
board OF education also, which commenced its
session here yesterday, has helped to swell the
crowd, and altogether the capacity of Augusta
to accommodate the people Of the State is he
ing severely tested. The County Supervisors
must be brave men to arc tn conFro,,t AZ