Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-07
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such high esteem and has advanced with such
strides in the countries where it has been intro
duced, that it would be subject Of wonder why
it has not been naturalized here, if we did not
fleet upon the superabundant means Of employ.
ment the new and growing country has afforded
to capital. Attention is now being turned to it.
Several factories are in operation in Calfornis,
and is reported that the success Of the last sea-
sons work was so encouraging that the business
will be largely increased. af
The industry is perfectly practicable in this
State. Comparison with the beet.sugar producing
countries indicates that no condition is wanting to
the successful prosecution of the business on our
soil, and that the balance Of considerations affect
ing it is greatly in our favor. Experiments made
in New England have demonstrated that beets
grown here are superior to the foreign product
tor sugar making, and indicated that the nanufac-
ture on large scale can be carried on ct good
profit to both cultvator and manufactufer.S ilss}
lts Introduction would benefit the farmer BY Civ
ing him sure market for profitable crop, and by
building up manufacturing centreswhere his cther
ptodncta would be in demand. Il would benefit
the capitalist, by afording remunerative employ
rnent for his money and the labofihg mar, BY giv
ing him opportunity for steady work in winter-
the great need in our State.
The probability, the almost certainty, that Maine
can advantageously produce even the beme con-
sumption OF sugar, is . consideration Of such am
portance In itself, and holds out such promise Of
accompanying benefits, that, regarding both the
function Of the legislature 70 promote the welfare
purposes of doubtful utility, feel that the smal
expenditure requisite 10 an Investigation Of the
merits Of the beet sugar industry, and Of its app
cability to our circumstances, would be we'll ad-
vsed.
The REFORM SCHOOL.
The trustees Of the Maine Reform School make
report Of the condition Of that institution and Of
the manner in which it is conducted, that will be
received with general and hearty qualification.
The school is shown by them to have accomplished
its own reformation, by sweeping away oil cells
and walls that have hitherto made the distinction
between it and . prison only nominal, end BY
grading the boys according to character and con-
duct. The new plan Of separating the well-dis-
posed from the vicious, and of culfivAting honor
and manliness by affording opportunities for the
exercise Of those virtues, presents so many prom
sing features to the reason that the COED results
There are one hundred and forty-two boys in
the school, and seventy Of them Are In the first
grade. Two sessions of school are held daily. and
all are taught some branch Of work on the farm or
in the shop. II cannot be doubted that good in
structon, wholesome labor, the required observ-
ance Of cleanliness and Order present reward for
good behavior In promotion or discharge, and al
the influences proceeding from an intelligent AM
interested supervision, will start many of these
boys on the way e become &fs;Ek: and useful
men.
The appropriation last year was $lS, 900, and OF
that sum IS 900 were expended for permanent re-
pairs and fixtures. The trustees think 5000
will be needed this year. That sum probably in
pairs and fixtures which they propose and specify.
OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
The Military and Naval Orphan Asylum at Bath,
the Chidrens Home at Bangor, and the Industrial
School for Girls at Hallowell, Institutions of
public nature, maintained wholly or in part by the
State. in
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Many eminent physicians are Of the opin-
ion that, following the example Of many. other
states, Maine would consult the public welfare by
establishing Board of Health, composed of physi-
clans in different sections Of the state, and en-
powered to enforce such sanitary measures IS they
may deem necessary. r.t eE-r
1t is a growing belief among medical men and
others who have investigated the subject, that
want Of, or imperfect drainage, and the use of
water contaminated by filth, are among the most
pregnant causes Of disease, particularly Of fevers.
in villages well as large towns and cities. The
consideration of means to abate these and kindred
evils is surely a matter worthy of your profound
attention.
THE INDIANS.
The Agent of the Penobscot Tribe suggests that
the reduction Of the appropriation for agricultural
purposes made BY the last Legislature, effects q
hardship, and he recommends that an appropria-
ton of the usual amount be made. He also rec
ommends donation to a member of the tribe who
has lost his house, furniture and stock in trade By
fire, and cites a precedent for such action.
The expenditures for the Passamaquoddy Tribe
have exceeded the appropriation by sraall
amount, and further extra appropriations are
quired for repairs Of buildings and other purposes
THE CENTENNIAL.
The international Exhibition Of Arts. Manufac-
lures and products of the soil and mine, to be held
in Philadelphia under the auspices Of the United
States, bids fair to constitute worthy celebration
Of The One Hundredth Anniversary Of American
Independence. Preparations have been made on
the most extensive scale and are rapidly approach
ing completion; and so many assurances Of inten-
ton to participate have been received from the
governments and people Of the civilized world, a.
to indicate that the American Congress Of Indus
try will at least equal those which have been held
by other countries. No more appropriate celebra-
ton Of the great event could have been devised.
The establishment of a government of the people
not only secured the happiness and prosperity
which we enjoy, but sent abroad an influence
which has manifested itself in the amcloration of
the political condition of the people of other lands,
ting, therefore that should invite all nations to
Join in the commemoration of the birthday of
freedom-to enter the lists in the modern "Field
of the Cloth of Gold" where kings Of mind and
knights of labor contend in friendly riyalries.
Ii engages the honor of our State and citizens
to put forth every effort to secure full represen-
tation Of the resources and productions of Maine,
since, whether rightfully or not, the guests of the
nation will judge of the Importance and capablity
of each State from the display it makes at what
appears to be it, chosen time and place.
The Commissioners appointed by the State have
co-operated with those Of the general board, and
have succeeded in awakening such an interest and
enrolling so many exhibitors, that they already
confidently anticipate that the extent. variety and
attractiveness Of her contributions will entitle
Maine to a credtable position among her sister
States. The seven departments, Mining. Manu-
factures, Education and Science, Art, Machinery,
Agriculture and Horticulture, which form the
classification of articles in the Exhibition will all
have some representation from our State, though
nece ssarily limited one in some classes. The
assured contributions Of woolen and cotton textile
fabrics, granite, slate, feldspar, iron, machinery
agricultural implements, canned products, and
articles manufactured from wood pulp, are numer
Gus and extensive. Add to these such consrbu-
tions OF cattle and horses, cereals, fruits dairy
products, grasses, native woods and samples Of the
shipbuilders art a. the State is capable Of furnish
ing-and it is hoped that they may be Obtained
and the aggregate must constitute more inter
csting exhibition of our resources and industries
than the State has ever witnessed.
am confident that you will consult the senti-
ment Of the people, by sppropriating such SUN
| in this behalf the commissioners shall in their
estimate show to be necessary to defray the gen
| eral expenses proper TO be borne by the State.