Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
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yeaea Dy his orders. which amounts to
$53lO.6o, has been filed with the war De
partment.
The Legislature of 1899 provided for the
payment Of bills for medical attendance,
medical supplies and nursing Of sick sol.
oilers, who served u the States quota sa and
tails during the period preceding their mus
ter out. and whose expenses were not pro-
yided for by Act Of Congress. There has
been no Congressional action on these
In the Surgeon Generals Once pending
such action. 1t seems only just that some
provision should be made for their pay
ment
year 1893, the regular military appropria-
tion for that year being used In reunif0rm-
Ing and re-eQuipping the State troops This
was fully accomplished and the militia OF
and we'll equipped for State service.
All Of the organizations that make up
our National Guard should be maintained
on a practical footing They should be
ance with the requirements Of the volun.
teer army, that the State may be ready,
when called upon, to place an efficient
force Of well:disciplined men In the field.
one 'n svs Of Savs has
been organized 1t fully maintains the cred.
1t Of the National Guard, and on Its first
cruise taken on the U. s.. g.. Prairie last
command Of that ship indicate that 1t
made a record seldom. II ever, equalled By
q Naval Reserve organization during Its
first year.
tried at the last annual encampment with
very gratifying results. The health abb
sence of intemperance, and conduct OF the
men In camp were most satisfactory. The
organizations now authorized seem ample
quirements Of the State. Maine does not
require large force, but her troops should
be OF the best While we earnestly pray
that their services will not again be neces-
sary. We should always be prepared for any
possible emergency that may arise
State Pensions.
The obligation which we owe to those
brave and patriotic men. who. BY their
courage and valor, preserved the Union and
eminent that the world has ever known,
can never be fully discharged. The small
pensions paid by the State to those veter-
ans Of the Civil War requiring aid and as
sistance, or to their widows and orphans,
is a fitting recognition Of their devotion
and sacrifice. and relieves many homes
from suffering and want. You will cheer
fully appropriate such sum as may be nee.
essary for this purpose, that no one Of
Bath Military and Naval Orphan
Asylum.
There are at the present time seventy
children In the Bath Military and Naval
Orphan Asylum, the largest number for
mitted during the past year: This is a
well-managed Institution, and merits the
support which 1t has received from the
State.
Inland Fisheries and Game.
The constant Increase In the number of
sportsmen who come to Maine each year, to
spend their vacations In hunting and FISH
Ing, conclusiveiy demonstrates the wisdom
Of protecting and preserving the fish and
game of our State, and Is q sufficient war
rant for the large sums OF money which
have been expended for this purpose.
The past season has been the most sue.
cessful one In the history Of our fish and
game interests. Including the amount paid
transportation companies, 1t Is estimated
that during the year 1900 at least i've mil
fifty thousand visitors to cur forests and
The report Of the Commissioners Of In
land Fisheries and Game, which will short |
teresting and valuable Information and de-
serves your careful consideration.
Sea and Shore Fisheries. i
The sea and shore fisheries directly and
Indirectly give employment to about TWEEN.
Nv thousand people, and have an Invested |
capital Of nearly $3,00O,000.00. The total |
value Of the various products when ready |
for market is about $4,000, 10000 annually. |
The great Importance II this industry has |
not been fully appreciated. Any measures
calculated to promote It's interests should
have special attention.
The Maine Insane Hospital.
For many years there has been a grad.
ual Increase In the number Of patients In |
capacity Is 5S3 patients but on November |
40. 1900, 1t had I'll, or 1873 more than the
number for which 1t has proper accommo.
dations. This Is an Increase Of 3S In the |
the management Of this Institution has |
long been obliged to care for many more
patients than IL was originally designed |
for.
sixty years, and the Oldest departments are
much out Of repair. They should be thor
oughly reconstructed and put In good con-
dillon. to enable the institution to show the |
best results and maintain q proper stand |
AS the hospital is soon to be relieved of |
Its overcrow ded condition by the removal |
Of some Of Its patients to Bangor, this |
would seem to be favorable opportunity
for making such repairs and improvements |
as YOU may deem necessary.
The trustees earnestly recommend some
action. and will ask for an appropriation
for this purpose.
The Eastern Maine Insane Hospital.
every kind Of building material the ammo
priation for the completion Of the Eastern |
Maine Insane Hospital, made by the Legis
iature Of 1899. proved insufficient for this |
purpose. Ihasmuch as the discontinuance
cost Of Its completion, and probably post
none until another year the relief Of the
present overcrowded condition Of the Hos
pltal at augusta, It Wa va hdstermned by
be finished without interruption. In order
that the Institution might be available for |
nse within a reasonable period.
This action, which was In the interest of |
true economy and must ultimately result |
In q large saving to the State, will, / |
know. commend Itself to your good judg-
ment, and meet with your unqualified APP
prevail am sure you Will willingly make |
the required appropriation +. to cover this
necessary to put the Institution In readi-
ness for occupancy.
am convinced that the several appro
priations made for the building Of this In
stitution have been wisely and judiciously
expended. The work has been thoroughly |
done, the buildings are substantial and |
permanent In character. and for years to |
come the cost OF repairs Will be compare
lively small. The Institution could not be |
duplicated today for less than 20 per cent |
above Its present cost. Ie this connection
desire to commend the faithful. conscien-
tious service Of the Honorable sydney ~.
Bird, Chairman Of the Council Committee
on Public Buildings. whose efhcient ousi,
ness management and careful oversiSnt ..
all the details Of the work have largely
contributed to so successful result.
The State Prison.
It appears from the report OF the Prls9n
Inspectors that there were liz conveys
the State Prison, November SOth, lSOV,
decrease Of 81 during the preceding year
So were committed to the Prison autins
the year. and 81 discharged by expiration
Of sentence: three died, and one was pal
doned b the Governor and C0uncli: nhere
are 40 life convlcts In the Prison, Oh WHOM
four are women. .,s-
The large percentage Of shOrt-term pris-
oners whose labor Ii not source OF PrvWn.'
and the restrictions Of the law whien hn
Its the number employed In one class VI
work, greatly curtall the pronts OF .Iu
manufacturing department. The total gaaa
from goods manufactured last year wes
$5037.74. 1t cost an average OF nine cenl'
per convict per day for the food eonsa ,nrssi