Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-10-13

Among the few really important
things which may claim the attention
of the present legislature is the matt er
of improved highways. 1t is not ex-
pected that, at this particular session,
such measures will be adopted as will
ensure, in the near future, perfect
system of roads all over this state bu-
it is to be hoped that decided step
will be taken in this direction-a step
which will be of value as far as it goes
and will lead TO still further action in
behalf of highways of which the state
need not be ashamed.
Especially during the past year or
two has the agitation along this line
taken a form, which proves that the
public is waking up to the necessi-
ties OF the case. One or two county
conventions have declared emphati-
cally in favor of a legislature looking
TO better order of things. The news
papers of the state have spoken out
plainly regarding the matter, and |
there has been generous expression
of private opinion. With so much
sentiment, then, in favor of better high
ways. we hope the Legislature of 1892
will distinguish itself by full discus
sion OF the subject and the passage of
measure. designed TO bring about the
desired end within reasonable period.
Vermont is no worse off than many
other states in respect to her high
ways but this should not count as an
excuse for putting the matter off and get
ing along, as hitherto, with the poor !
'st kind of roads. The Improvement
'annot be brought about without the
expenditure of large amount of mon Q
y; but there are those in this state :
Who believe, and experience elsewhere {
las proved, that money judiciously ex- =
ended on the highways, by those who y
Understand the making of good roads, Z
) profitable investment for all con- :,
erned. o
Nermonters desire to boom their =
late as resort for summer pleasure Il
eekers /; and substantially built high as
'ays-highways, which afford COM =
'rtable and pleasant, instead of an in ii
'nvenient and perilous means of COM al
between the towns-would ~
rove no small factor in attracting to
II beautiful state thousands of ontsid-
5. Ri
The best interests Of our residents, 70
o, demand system Of roads far in tn
Vance of those over which they are ~
'iiged to travel at present; and the u. une
gislature viii do great things for the lie
ate and every individual citizen poo
ereof, if it shall aim directly at the tbi
curing OF lirst-class roads and stop asl
t short of the attainment of that end. ~
Something is likely to be said this un
i, in both house and senate, on this 2
bject and it should not end in mere va :
k.-St. Johnsbugy Caledonian. the
Gov. Page has given the State a '~' Z
an, able and business like admins Of
tion, and will retire from office .5 heI
tn the approval from the people, of oh, M
yell done good and faithful servant" tor
Newport Express. obs p
We understand that the name OF S. me
Langdon, principal of the Burling- con !
High School, is mentioned in con- but
'tion with the office of State Super to
endent of Schools. Mr.. Langdon is tSs %
nan in every way well fitted for the c
ition, having had many years ex- dr ire !
fence in educational matters, and. des
he can be prevailed upon to accept tiol
'ne iesisia'ure wiz MAKE the
mistake in comforting the honor up the
him. .-Morrisyille Citizen. mu