The Republican journal., 1883-01-11


the Treasurer of State on account of the sinking
fund.- and not be placed upon the market. The rate
ofstaXaon for ,s3 and 1854 will be no larger than
for the years 1881 and 1882, unless the appropril-
tons are largely increased. Treasurer Of State is
of the opinion that it may be somewhat reduced
SAVINGS BANKS.
The history of the Savings Banks is interesting,
and the increase of deposits is remarkable ndcat,
ing the frugaIity of the industrial classes
The first Savings Bank in Maine was the Saco and
and Biddetord Savings Institution, organized May
-, 1927. There are now in active operation %, all
but six Of which have been chartered since 1865.
In 1850 the deposits werc.....,S l,466,451.57
1870 - $ . l6,5g1 ,sss.1o
1881 g 6 26,47l,555.97
lSo2 - +" 293O3, Se9.l
The full and concise report of the Bank ENamin-
er furnishes the State with much valuable informa-
ton. 1t will be that very many of the securi-
ties held by our Savings Banks will mature during
the next two wears, which will necesstate CORE
spending amount of new investments. In view of
this he recommends a broader field and more dis
creuonary power IN the matter of investments be
given to their managers.
On the ground that the earnings of Savings Banks
must necessarily grow smaller as the securities ma
ture, and new investments are made, the Bank EN-
amner calls attention to the fact the state tax Of
one per cent. on the deposits has become diopro-
portionate with their income and recommends that
a reasonable reduction be made. These gues-
tlons worthy of the careful consideration of the
Legislature
The State Institutions next receive attention. OF
the State Prison it is said that there has been
falling of i'll the number of prisoners Of 81 since
1881. There is marked increase in the number of
life sentences. The net cost to the state for the
past two years above earnings has been about $50
per annum to each convict. The manufacture Of
shoes being a losing business has been abandoned
and that of carriages increased. The discipline is
excellent, the work in the various shops AMI the
sales of the products very satisfactory The intro
ducuon of steam power would add greatly to the
capacity of the workshops and would in the end be
an economical investment, both for power and
heating purposes" The Governor recommends
that provision be made for paying the balance of
tod ati,,fr
to $3o,O66 a .Of the Insane Hospital he says that
wise provision should be made for the speedy
storatlon OF me insane, If possible, and for the
safety and comfort of this class. lie finds insanity
TO be, apparently, on the increase, and dread If
the hospital keeps away many durable cases until
they become chronic OF the custom of sending
ncurable and demented patients to the poor houses
to avoid expense he asks, "Would it not be better
to provide for them better accommodations than
such houses usually afford:" He says the usual
custom of sending insane criminals from the state
Prison to the Hospital, giving them the same ac-
should be abolished. Distinct and suitable apart
ments should be furnished for these mtortunatcs.
" ith regard TO the vacancy in the office Of super
intenCent he says: at is certainly desirable to
cure the services of the most efficient and able SUI
perntendent, which can only be done by an ade-
quate salary. would recommend that a more ib-
eral salary he paid if it should be necessary, and
that >uch appropriation ne matte as may be ntce7
sary to complete and furnish the present unfinished
building, and that such other appropriation be
made as the publlc necessity requires, for the vel
fare OF our insane .Attentiom is directed to the
reports of the Trustees of the Reform school and
OF the Commissioners to investigate the charges
against the management. The Governor says:
The want OF suitable arrangement for proper elias
>iiicatlon Of pup :, is question which should be
considered Hardened criminals should not be
seciated with young boys who are sent to the
school tor first offences, and who are perhaps more
'sinned against than SHINING" and who, under
proper influences might become useful members Of
society," In referring to the industrial school for
Girls (see synopsis of the annual report on first
page OF the Journal) the Governor t;lvor- the APP
q = tttI.l DpIy h1il at,I4
cludes: aside from the question of humanity and
morals, as 4 question simply Of economy and pub
lie policy, the state cannot afford to disregard the
necessities OF thi> institution and | trust you will
give il the consideration its importance molit~"....
OF the soldiers Orphans Home at Bath, he SAYS it
now has tolty children within its walls and, by
reason of the small number OF inmates, each year
decreasing. the expense to the State is large for
carh child. II j. question for the Legislature to
consider. whether the un0ccupied Departments
could be utilized for other orphans of the state 50
10 enlarge its sphere Of usefulness and open its
doors wider III the Interests of humanity.". The
Maine General Hospital is commented ~ worthy
industry, under the best management and til"
usual appropli! tion is recontnended ..Thr Schu'
Ter the deaf in Portland is declared worthy % Bat
ton Of our deaf, dumb ant blind IT Hartford Ct.
amt Boston. are recommended lha Governor fl
Nors Il State Board of Public charities, composed
~ competent men and women, 10 have general
oversight of >t'tc Institutions Of r"formatory and
penal charavter-a plan that il found h. WORK wei
~ "thtr states.
the Governor SAWS
1t supplements our common school system aoi
affords an opportunity for more thorough tud
rracucal education of those who intend t. follow
IA Il business farming OF mechanics. 1t is COLLEGE
tor the people, and should receive popular support
II sun needs assistance in the purchase Of Stop
and apparatus for the necessary development and
continuance of the department Of practical me-
chalics. With such aid, am assured the in~titll-
ton Will recover from the loss of numbers occa-
81 ned 10y charging tuition. The college still needs
the fostering care of the Legislature, and rests it,
claim ON Its faith in the promise Of the state hen
she accepted the grant of land FROM the National
Government establishing the college. The enloW
ment Is $4,000, yielding an annual revenur of
Sl,3oe The tuition the past year has amounted to
S2,h1 This Is all the revenue for the past year.
In consequence OF the abandonment Of free tuition.
the number of scholars has been reduced from 100
I" ~. The General Government, ii is expected.
Wlrender further assistance, ana whatever is nee
eSsarv la toe done to sustain the college i worthy
of your prompt and generous considerations
The military force of the State is composed of the
enrolled, the reserved and the volunteer militia The
enrolled militia is returned as numbering O. $40.
The reserve Is organized and armed ami the voluu-
teer force consists of two regiments and one unut-
tlrhet company Of infantry and one four gun hA-
terry of light artillery, all organized into one tliyi-
sion under command of Gen. j. l.. Chamberlain.
The efficiency and high character of the Maine mi.
litia is generally conceded
OF State pensions it is SAID:
The State continues to make provision, to Il linn
tied extent to alleviate the pressing npcps-iies of