Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-01-10
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complete evidence at that time.
Message.
The following is synopsis OF
Governor Hoyt's message, to the
State Legislature, on Jany 2, 1888.
He says that new sources Of
wealth, have been opened, within the
borders of the state that progress
seems to be the word everywhere,
and that the people should recognize
Providence, gratefully, who has
maintained these blessings and con-
ditions which surround the people.
In the last four years, the state
debt, has been reduced 81, $50, 537 5S.
On December 1st 1882, the state
debt was S12,232, ,09946.
During the year 1882, S10,000,000
of state loans, were refunded.
There is in the sinking fund 81,
or, ,07390 cash. The finances of the
state are thus shown to be satisfac-
tory.
DIR. E. E. Higbee, reports the com
mon schools in q satisfactory state.
The state has appropriated one
million dollars to these schools.
School directors number $4,000 /;
teachers $4,000, and pupils $4,000.
Gov. Hoyt, recommends that these
schools should be open 6 months in
a year.
Some Of the normal schools in
the state are reported in debt. The
state has distributed appropriations
to them the last 4 years and liens
have been taken in favor of the state.
The Governor thinks this policy
should be continued, as these schools
will get more under the state con
troll.
The S. o. SIS, are reported in a
healthy condition. The children,
number 1868 in these schools. Ii is
thought that the schools will be
closed in june 1885.
To carry out an act of General
Assembly n Board OF Commissioners
are looking after the building OF an
Industrial Reformatory, at Hunting
don. The foundation of the Reform
atory are already laid. 1t viii held
500 inmates when complete. 1t will
take in males from Is TO 25 years
old 1t is thought to be good thing
as the Eastern and Western Peniten-
tiaries, are full.
The government Of the 2 Peniten
tiaries and two reform schools in the
state, are reported satisfactory.
There are 5 hospitals for insane
people dependent on the state, four
of which belong to her. Some are
too full and it is thought it would be
good idea, ii the system of districts
would be broken up. so that the pa
tients may be transferred to any
hospital
The Board OF Public Charities, in
vestigate all prisons, reformatories,
asyluns, and charitable houses to
observe how they are governed
Their work is reported satisfactory.
This Board has by an act passed By
the last Congress-, right to send
back all convicts that come from
other nations, except some that come
on account OF political disturbance.
The State Board Of Agriculture,
is doing work, that might it is
thought deserve more attention.
The Board of Commissioners on
the second geological survey, say it
will cost $4,000 to finish surveying.
This survey has brought millions
of dollars into the State Treasury,
through taxation of the coal regions,
which have been partly surveyed. 1t
is for the legislature to say whether
the state shall or shall not give the
amount asked to complete survey.
The State Legislature contributed
over two million dollars, to educa-
tional, Penal, and charitable pur-
poses.
During the year 1880, and 1881,
the life insurance business, flourish
ed in this state. Considerable mon
ey was brought to the State by tax
alton. Most companies carried on
business without law. The Governor
says, the business has happily been
broken up.
The National Guards, consists of
one Division. They number 1920
men and officers. The guards are
in different parts of the state, and
are well armed. They seem to be
a satisfaction to the people of the
state.
The desire to have the remains
of William Penn, brought to this
state, from England has proved fail
ure, as the authorities OF the grave
yard, where his body is, will not con-
sent to removal.
There are about 5000 convicts, in
the iails and penitentiaries of the
state Applications for the pardon
of convicts, have decreased the
last 3 years.
There are several thousand chill
dren in aims houses, under six years
of age, which is disgrace.
Adulterated food in the markets
deserve the condemnation, of q
legislative enactment.
Governor Hoyt in conclusion SAYS,
the political situation Of the state, il
different from 4 years ago that the
people of Pennsylvania are determined ID
on a change. He gives three answers
what the change might bring. lst, il