Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-10-13

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The soldiers home in Remington has been
further supplied with facilities by the construc-
ton OF a suitable hos pital and the erection of
chapel, funds for the latter having been obtain
ed by subscriptions from friends of The soldiers
IN the Istate.0 The report of the b6ad sG6Ts
| that u Nf' F't 's-, ~ NV"
There have been admitted during the two
years ending Juue 30, lS92............. %
Discharged. ....'................' ~
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PRESENT NUMBER, '....., ..'..'''..''''''''' ~
| Whole number admitted. W.
They ask for an appropriation of $4,000. The
report is so comnl te in all matters relating to
the home ana the re of its inmates, showing
widespread and patriotic interest on the part of
our people, that is worthy of careful study.
Gettysburg.
| The work of marking the positions occupied
| by Vermont troops on the battlefield of Getys-
burg in the war of the rebellion has been carried
tor~ ard by one of the regiments engaged and u
monument erected by the surviving members and
| friends of the 10Th regiment Col. Wheelock q.
Neasev, conn auding, which marks the adj
va ced posi- ion occupie by this regiment in the
eliminating events of the last day of the battle.
1t seems flung that special mention of this
order that the patriotic hi tory of the state may
be kept fresh in the minds of the people and per
petuated in public records.
Salaries of State Boards.
In regard to salaries of trustees of public in.
| situations, am reminded that members of the
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without pay in some cases that the savings bank
trustees, In the main, perform their duties with
out pay: the asylum at Brattleboro, and the
soldiers home at Bennington are managed by
men Tho freely give of their time and efforts to
aid in this phflanihropic work. May not Yer
boards? NJ n thus serving viii confer high
h nor upon the state and in return be the re-
| cipient7 of that distinction which so peculiarly
and gracefully attaches to those associated with
charitable work, a nobility which only can come
from personal sacrifice and devotion.
Fisheries.
From the report of the commissioners of fisher
les it will be seen thai much attention has been
givento the proper enforcement of the laws al
ready upon the s atute books for the protection
of fish AND game. The benefits from the re-
stocking of our streams and ponds will become
more apparent W 18th the advent OF time and con
quenlly there will be greater temptation to
violate the laws. This must be met by vigorous
action, and the wrong door get certain punish.
inert. Where game laws are clearly understood
public sentiment will sustain their execution. 1t
Is unfortunate, therefore, that ny confusion
Shoud a,lse upon Is point, and invite the
careful attention of the legislature to the report
of the commissioners, to the end that all uncer
lainty may be removed.
he slaughter of young fish not over fingers
length in size by trong ablr.hohied men is no a
pleasing sight. For such the terrors of the six
inch law were provided, and it should remain
upon the statutes if the work of restocking the
streams is to be made eilec,ual
Hatchery.
The state fish hatchery authorized to be built
has bee II located at RoXbury, and a small plant
erected from which during the past season 500,
% young fry have been turned over to the com
missioners of fish ries and planted in different
streams in the state. 1t is thought that at least
double the number can be Obtained from the
same source the coming season. 1t is desirable
that the work so success fully begun may be con
tinued The present demand for good fishing is
far beyond the natural growth and if we would
secure the greatest advantages that are afforded
by our numerous water, spl ndid locations and
suitable surroundings. it is matter of ordinary
business sagacity to continue the work SO well
begun.
Ore me bod of popularizing game laws is to
procure such an abund nee OF game that there
may be reasonable catch at all seasonable
/ times.
With the completion of the hatcheries provision
should be madr to turn the plant over TO the
commissioners of fisheries, that being in my
Judgment in the line of true economy.
Board of Health.
call Your attention to the report of the state
board of health and to the Importance of
strengthening The laws concerning the public
health.
| By reason of the unrestricted immigra
| ton from foreign nations, this country has re-
ali ba aar% om this
state of things win nat have passed for some
time; our own borders are exposed to all the
the present trouble lax Views may lind Judgment
and il is matter of the highest ImpoI lance that
in SO far as we may be eA posed TO ext rnal dan
ger, there should be adeq uate power lodged with
the board of health to meet all reasonable re-
The provisions of the law giving the executive
power to prohibit intercourse from without. in
case of a great emergency, ought to be extended
so as to include proper regulation Of cOmmuni
cation as circumstances may demand.
In the face OF great epidemic or calamity, 1t
Is plain that nothing short of federal control of
quarantine at all frontiers will be able to cope
with the question, for this state to attempt to
set up independent control would be suicidal.
1t should be the duty of the executive to coop.
crate Mt n
that adequate measures may he adopted
In this connection do not think it is out of
place to express the hope that the national gov
eminent may be able at no distant day to control
these matters in such way that our people will
be free from the dangers to which they are con-
stantly exposed by reason of unreguated immi
grafton .r.sla 80
IT - EReyision of Laws.
The revision of the laws of this state has been
called to my notice and have given 1t some at
tention. No doubt new revision would be con-
venient, as there are already six volumes of ses
sion laws to be examined to get at the statutory
law. am convinced, however, that good law
yers keep their statutes well annotated, and can
with reasonable examination determine the ques
ton, and In view of the expense, a new revision
at this time Is hardly desirable.
Uniform Laws.
The necessity Of Uniform laws throughout the
the different states concerning m arriage, divorce
commercial paper, DAYS of grace, the execution
and ,he descent Of to h.gs Is Dy ye
other important matters is receiving attention in
many states.
The American Bar association seeing this
ne cessity has recommended that the states an.
point commissioners for the purpose indicated
recommend to YOU that suitable provision be
made for the appointment of commissioner for
this state.
Elections.
In 1890 the legislature enacted a law to promote
purity OF elections and secure secrecy of the bal
lot. the better to enable every person who has
right to vote to express his will at the polls with
precision and certainty. 1t was found necessary
to make some amendments to this law at the
special session in 1891. a
The entire state has now Fad a trial of the
| same, and you have all had an opportunity to
witness and test Its v orkings.
ANY law to carry out these measures should be
plain and simple In Its provisions without com.
plication, difficulty of execution, uncertainty
as to results.
That this law has operated to defeat the will
| of many voters there can be no question. Many
states that have tried laws similar In design have
far perfected them that the will of the voter is
| easily recorded and accurately and quickly as
| certained.
| Every voter should have certain and easy
means of indicating his preference; he should
have reasonable time and a suitable place in
which to prepare his ballot, and ample oppor-
tunity to deposit the same.