Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-09

eomPli-h ssiil larger work Of good in the ycass
TO come.
THs GsrrYsRrKs MONUMENTS.
The monuments in honor Of the sons Of
Maine ~ho fell at Gettysburg. in the heroic de
fensc OF tie Union, were federated upon that
historic held With appropriate ceremony, Oh the
third day of tkfebcr, 1850. Tic occasion Was
solemn exercises viii never be forgotten by
those " ho attended them.
The battes cf Gettysburg marked the great
crisis Of the R=beilion- Ii WAS here that the
armed hosts OF treason were forever beaten
back from loyal soil. In thst mighty contest,
50 frAught with moment to our rauoual lie. no
troops bore y more honorable part than did
those from Maine. Wen may the State cher
| ish. in her heart of hearts. the immortal mem
| ory of their glorious defense of country In
| its darkest hour of peril The beautiful Inonu-
ments tina. mark the spots where they yielded
up their lives that the Nation might live. are
but our feeble attempt TO give material and
visible expression to the deep and abiding love
We cherish for their memories. We may con-
iGently believe that, centuries after these tenn
porary tokens of affection shall have crumbled
| into dust, the heroes Of Gettysburg will still
live in the grateful remembrance Of q united
| and prosperous people.
MILITARY AND NAVAL ORPHAN ASYLUM.
| Within the past two years / have twice
visited the Military anu Naval Orphan Asylum
at Bath The Institution is under excellent
management, and doing most worthy work.
| 1t is in every way deserving Of generous sup
port.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
The past two wears have witnessed general
| and gratifying industrial awakening through
out the State. Many new industries have
heen established, and many old ones, which
had long lain idle, have been invested with
| new lease of life. The great natural resources
! OF the State are coming to be more and more
appreciated as aifordng excellent opportunities
for the profitable investment of capital. Our
healthful climate, aud the rugged beauties of
our long sea coast are winning wide reputa-
ton, and constantly increasing tide Of sum
| mer travel is growing source OF revenue to
our people. At no time since the war has the
future of Maine looked brighter. Increased
industries mean increased employment for
| labor, which. IN turn, means an increased mar
ket for products of all kinds. Thus every new
| impulse given our industrial life conduces to
the general prosperity. While the last censas
| did not show as large growth in population
as had been hoped for. it nevertheless showed
| substantial gain. Close observers are of the
| opinion that nearly all this advance was made
| 10 the closing years of the decade, and that
| census taken in its opening years would have
| shown loss. II this be true, it gives good
| promise of far better showing in the future.
Now that the exodus of our citizens has been
| stayed, and we have fairly started upon an en-
couragins era of home development and
| growth, We may confidently look forward to
| rapid progress in all the material interests OF
The State, and TO a corresponding increase Of
prosperity growing out of the enlarged demand
| for labor and ITS products. Ii will be YOUR
| duty and privilege to assist, in every way pos
| sible, in fostering and furthering this move
| ment. SO full of promise to our people.
THE WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
Before the converting of the next Legislature
| the arrangements for the great WORLDS Fair
| to be held in Chicago in 1888. will have been
| practically completed. 1t will devolye upon
| you, therefore, TO determine what part Maine
| is to take in that important exposition.
Whatever place we may take there should be
| in every way worthy of the State and repre-
| sentative Of its material prosperity. While it
will be your duty to exercise a wise and
| prudent care OF State expenditures, | am
convinced that it would be a false and short
| sighted economy that would place Maine
| before her sister states, and the world, in a
position less strong than her industries and
| resources enttle her to hold. l regard this
| matter as one of great Importance and
| recommend the appointment of special
committee to consider it in all It's bearings.
RAILROADS.
| The condition Of the various railroads of
| the State will fully appear in the able and
exhaustive report of the Railroad Commits
| sioners. The statistics and recommendations
which 1t contains are worthy of your
| thoughtful attention. Considerable has been
| done during the year in the construction of
| new roads and the Improvement of Old ones.
| The State is now fairly supplied with railroad
| communication. There is, nevertheless, Il
| field for further enterprise in this direction.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the
| great fertile county OF ArOostook, whose
varied products are now forced TO seek
| m rtnt Canadian soil A Jirart linn
over Maine territory, affording Aroostook
| convenient outlet to the great markets of the
country, would give a mighty impulse to the
| development, of the county and materially
| increase the prosperity of the whole State.
INSANE HOSPITAL.
The condition and needs of the State Insane
| Hospital arc worthy of careful consideration.
| The welfare of the unfortunate people who
| under its should be zealously looked after.
The new buildings, provided tor by the last
| Legislature, have been erected under the care
| Jul supervision of the Board of Trustees and
| are in every way crcditable to the State. The
| number of patients admitted to the institution
the past year has been larger than during any
| former year of its history, neeessitating the
| immediate completion and furnishing of these
| buildings at an expense somewhat in excess of
the legislative appropriation. | would recon-
mend that a sufficient amount he appropriated
at an early day to iquidatc this, and every other
| bill, which enters into the proper administration
| of the affairs of the Hospital. The duties
| incumbent upon the officers Of this institution
are annually becoming more laboiious. ! feel
| justified in renewing the recommendation ]
made two years ago that the salary of the
| Superintendent Ice somewhat increased.
The Commission appointed under resolve
| of the last Legislature to purcha a site for a
new Insane Hospital has attended TO its duties
and an eligible location in the city Of Bangor
| has been secured.
| Fish AND GAME.
The valuable and interesting reports of the
Commissioners Of Fisheries and Game will be
| laid before you, and earnestly commend the
| recommendations therein made to your careful
attention. Everything possible should be done
| to sustain the Commissioners in enforcing the
| laws against those who wantonly violate them
| Whatever the Legislature may be able to do to
secure the better protection of fish and game
will advance the material interests OF the State
| and merit the just approval Of all Its citizens.
THE PRESERVATION OF FOREST GROWTH.
| The preservation of forest growth is a sub
| jcct which is now attracting much attention
| Its importance has brought about the formation
| of a number of worthy organizations for fur
thering this work At the last meeting of the
| American Forestry Association at Quebec in
September last, the State of Maine was very
ably represented by Hon. George +. Talbot OF
| Portland When it is considered that there is
an annual loss by fires of growing timber in the
| United States equal 10 an area half as large as
Maine, and that very large per cent. of such
| fires are due to careicssncss, the importance of
this matter is at once apparent. 1t will merit
your careful attention.
| INDIANS.
| The affairs OF the Indian tribes appear to he
in excellent condition. Moral and treaty obi
cations alike demand that these wards of the
| State should have our watchful care and pro-
| lection.
! STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
| This department is doing a most excellcn.
work and has fully justified the wisdom of its
| establishment. The good results that have at
euded its well directed efforts in the interests
| of the public health are generally known and
appreciated. Outside OF a very few towns
| there has been no great prevalence of iufec-
| tious diseases within the STATE during the past
| two years. 1t is of the highest importance
that each town should he faithful in It's oh
| scryance of the health laws. The circular,
of the State Board, and all other papers and
| blanks for the use of local boards Of health.
are furnished free to all the towns and cities
OF the State. In addition to these, specially
important circulars for general distribution
have been printed in large editions and freely
| circulated in most OF the towns. IL is highly
| important that there should be in the state
an official registration of births and deaths.
Maine is behind all other New England States
| in failing to make proper provision for Sc
curing such vital statistics. The matter is
one that deserves PROMPT attention.
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