Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-08

State. All u those important interests, upo
which the well being and prosperity OK 80 man
peoplc depend, should have full measure Z
attention at yoa hands.
The protection Of the live stock 81 Main
AGAINST CONTIGUOUS disease IL of great IN
portanc. and a1y neglect ~ this duty may "a
tail npun the owners very large LOSSES. Tn
appropriation for this purpose for the pa.
few years has been insufficient TO meet the G,
penditures that were necessary 30 properi
guard this interest and fully protect the pu'
lie health. The sum appropriated having bee
exhausted In July last. the Governor and CouI
ell authorized the Commissioners 10 expend a
additional sum Of $1,000 In carrying forwar
their necessary work, which amount has bee
paid from the treasury.
We are now appropriating large sums q
money to protec. our fish and game, and eel
tainiy We should not neglect 10 make nm al,
quate appropriation for the protection OF gu
herds and focks.
Education.
Education is the great hulwark Of dsfensI
stronger than standing armies and the mos
powerful navies. II directs public seltimcn
In the paths Of peace right and justice. IL IN
foundation % pure and good government, ant
the enemy % wrong aud oppression. Tn
organic law OF the State recognizes that
general diffusion OF the advantages OF edu
cation, Is essential Ia the preservation Of III
rights and liberties Of the people.
A statetax OF one mill on dollar Il annual
assessed for the support of our common
schools. L. addition TO this. one-half OF tn
savings bank tax IL devoted TO the sam
purpose, A. well a. the interest ON IN
permanent school fund, making the aggr,
gate amount appropriated by the Stat
for common school purposes for the schoo
year ending April /, 1906. sal ,5paH Their
l. do iucted from this fund an appropris
ton OF s2i.2c for teachers meetings. noi
NAL and training schools The balance Of Sll
aqli il distributed among the several elites
towns anil plantations by the State Trea'
urrr. according In the number OF scholar
~ the same shall appear from the otl
cial returns made ~ the Superintendent q
Common Schools. for the preceding yolr. Il
1891, two hundred and cighty'five towns an
plantations received from the State large
amount In the form Of school money than thci
entire state tax; the cities and larger town
contributing % this fund.
The State has also expended during the pas
year, so so for free high schools. academies
Industrial schools and other educational par
poses. The entire expenditure for the schoo
year, from Stat. and municipal funds, for GU
common schools. were 81 so, $50: and from ttr
same sources the sum Of s2SI III has been TX
pended for free high schools and other educ,
tional work. making grand total for the yea
OF 81, 55syS1. Il is proud record Of devotion
10 our common schools, and they should b
SUIT lincd and guarded by our people tor tn
future honor and greatness ~ our State.
The valuable and interesting report of n
State Superintendent OF Schools will b. pre-
sentcd % the legislature.
The superior educational advantages 81 GU
colleges and ether advanced institutions o
learning, have received deserved recognition
from all sections of our country. Our norma
schools academies and free high schools arr
aiding In our educational progress "a peo
pie, aud thoirs Is grand example OF success,
full work.
In this connection 10 u my duty 10 call you
attention TO tho demands for an additions
school building at the State Normal School n
Pennington, and recommend an appropria
ton therefor. The attendance IL CONSTANT,
Increasing and tn existing structure does no
afford sufficient aro m Dlations; unless rem
edicd the efficiency of this State institution II
it, educational work will be impaired.
The dormitory Of tie State Normal School n
Gorham, was destroyed by fire during the pas
year and 10 will b. your pleasure 10 give dui
consideration 20 the rccomm ndation of tn
Trustees. relating thereto.
Labor.
The cause ot labor should always receive thg
the highest consideration at tho hands % tn
Legislative branch OF the government Afnci
iornting laws have been enacted In the past
and no effort should b. spared In the future tc
conserve an1 promote this great cause
Friendly relations should be maintained be
tween tho employer and employed. "a spirit o.
confidence and good will should be fostered
for industrial peace Is the strongest promoter
Of the wcl,ar, ~ labor and the State.
We arc b ing constantly wnrn.l that n great
danger threatens our free institution, and tn
well being ~ IN. industrial workers OF our
country by tn. tide Of immigration that l.
flooding our shores,
We welcome the Industrious immigrant, VIII
comes Rs friend and not n Al cncmy o' "a
Republic who comes for the purpose o! mt'gIn'
a home and be Jminga cool. law abiding cit.
Sel. r'aiy - uphold thu Constitution and law
In times ~ I.ssc and defend their maIe.ty if
time ~ war. We hal a conspicuous illu ~.
ton. from ISL tn lsij. - the loyalty and d-
votion o. our hss % the adopted ciiiz-ns o.
our country, and they were found In almJs
every regiment and brigade ~ the UniD-
Army. A diffcrent cll,s arr now seeking oa'
land from foreign countries. The civiiiECl ~
cicty 90 America should not tolerate the pre-
cnca 81 a1arra lsts anil nihili-ts who conc a
the dssiroyer- q our institutions, and vh
would substitute rioting. violence, lawlconcsi
blco-l-hcd and anarchy FOR good government.
Mains.
Notw .thstssding the depressing influences
that ha . surround a many VI our Industrial
enterprises AID tn interests % labor daring
tn past two years, our Stat. has steadily In
,rrass,l Ia population, In valuation q prop
.rty AMI mat n 81 wealth. Our entorprisilg
'cople have constructed more than two hun
ire,l and rightrn mile. " NV railroad pcn-
.trating and ol"ning up in various section, Of
In. STATE. - territory rich in natural resources,
Rith iieli a. productive a. any that can b.
'0und undrr southern sxie. OF CA Western
prairics
We look With pride OIL the pcrmanency OF
our great business interests, and Maine Is der
Iincd Ia the future. ~ assume n more prOmi
acnt piac,. In the industrial and agricultural
prugr,-ss ~ tn. country.
W. view with satisfaction the s1undncss and
- Atty u our financial institutions; our
national and savings banks, trust. loan and
building associations, towering in strength
and safety amid the storms Of broken conf.
lenc,, financial distrust and disaster, that
nave oyugtlken and submerged 50 many insti'
buttons OF similar character. IN other sec
lions Of our country.
Msines progress in tn past, i her best
,ncomium; her advantages TOR future develop
nent are everywhere recognized, and her
1eoplc are approaching that concentration 81
fort and capital will bring forth the grand.
-, results. Employment Of labor and pro
H.. ant Of
,ur people; loyalty and devotion 10 Names
ntercs =, will enable Us to reach the coveted
,nal OF industrial achievements; the present
y only the beginning Of the great future that
awaits her and the harvest will certainly
some. In our legislation We should look 70
he advancement and material welfare OF the
whole State. Every measure before You for
whether applicable TO one sec
lion OF our state or another, will deserve I'M
partial consideration and should rest upon is
Jwn intrinsic merits. Industrial development
md q 9TH, improvement and advance in any
action of the State, will add 10 the great ,ss-
sr-gate that maxes up prosperous Common
wealth.
Appropriations
We inter- upon our duties at period when
.he people expect and have right TO require
u u, tine most cautious management and the
most conservative legislation in the affairs of
the State. This II not n time for exc save ap
propr. atoms or for the enactment of expert
mental laws The excellent financial co1di-
ton Of our state, AMI tho unusually large
in the treasury at the beginning OF the
new year, should not incite Us to seek out new
and unexplored avenues for the expenditure
Of the peoples money.
All reasonable appropriations, looking to the
present and future care Of the insane, for the
proper support Of our benefcent, charitable
and correctional institutions, for the great
cause of education, for the aid and care OF the
for the relief Of the old soldier
and his dependents, and for other necessary
public purposes, will meet with hearty and
approving rcsponse IL I'M our people, for they