The Republican journal., 1901-01-10
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very gratifying results. The health, alb
sence of intemperance, and conduct Of the
men IN camp were most satisfactory The
1ergan nv now authorized seem ample
Ior tne service, and to fully meet the re-
quirements of the State. Maine does not
require large force, but her troops should
4Sat Of tb rae pest While we earnestly pray
sary: we should always be prepared for any
possible emergency that may arise.
State Pensions.
The obligation which we owe to those
brave ana patriotic men, who, by their
courage and valor. preserved the Union and
perpetuated the greatest and grandest gov
Hernment that the world has ever known,
pensions paid by the State to those veter-
ans of the Civil War requiring aid and as
slstance, or to their widows and orphans,
and sacrifice. and relieves many homes
iron suffering and want. You will cheer
0iully appropriate such sum as may be nee.
lessary for this purpose, that no one of
lthem Shall suffer from privation.
Bath Military and Naval Orphan
Asylum.
There are at the present time seventy
children in the Bath Military and Naval
many years. Twenty-four have been ad-
mitted during the past year. This Is
well-managed institution, and merits the
support winch IL mas 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, conclusively demonstrates the wisdom
OF protecting and preserving the fish and
game OF our State, and is a sufficient war
rant for the large sums of money which
have been expended for this purpose.
The past season has been the most sue
game interests. Including the amount paid
transportation companies, it is estimated
that during the year 1900 at least five mil
lions of dollars was expended by more than
fifty thousand visitors to our forests and
inland lakes.
The report of the Commissioners of In
land Fisheries and Game, which will short
tteresting and valuable informatio and de-
serves your careful consideration.
Sea and Shore Fisheries.
The sea and shore fisheries directly and
indirectly give employment to about TWEEN
ty thousand people, and have an invested
capital of nearly $3,OOO.00O.OO. The total
value of the various products when ready
for market is about $4,000, 100000 annually
The great Importance If this industry has
not been fully appreciated. Any measures
calculated to promote its 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
the Maine Insane Hospital. Its legitimate
capacity is 5S3 patients; but on November
80, 1900 it had III, or 1873 more than the
number for which it has proper accommo-
datons. This is an increase of 80 in the
the management of this institution has
long been obliged to care for many more
patients than it was originally designed
for.
The hospital has been in existence for
sixty years, and the oldest departments are
much out of repair. They should be thor
oughly reconstructed and put in good con
dition, to enable the institution to show the
best results and maintain a proper stand
ard OF efficiency.
AS the hospital is soon to be relieved of
its oyercrowded condition by the removal
of some of its patients to Bangor this
would seem to be a 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.
TIL Eastern Maine Insane HospitaI.
As a result of the marked advance in
every kind of building material. the annro-
priation for the completion of the Eastern
Maine Insane Hospital. made by the Legis
lature of 1899, proved insufficient for this
purpose ln ma 1n;i1 as the discontinuance
cost of its completion. and proba bly, post
pone until another year the relief of the
present overcrowded condition of the Hos
Governor Powers that the building sbould
be finished without Interruption in orde-
that the institution might be available for
use within a reasonable period
This action. which was In the interest Of
true economy and must ultimately result
In large saving to the STATE will,
know, commend itself to your good judg
nent. and meet with your unqualified an
prevail. | am sure you will willingly make
the required appropriation to cover This
expenditure. as well as for the furnishings
necessary to put the institution in readi-
ness for occupancy.
l am convinced that the several appro-
priatons made for the building of this in
stitution have been wisely and iudiciously
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 "a this connection
desire to commend the faithful, conScien-
tious service of the Honorable Sydney M.
Bird. Chairman of the Council Committee
on Public Buildings whose efficient bust
ness management and careful oversight Of
all the details of the work haye largely
contributed to so successful result.
The State Prison.
1t appears from the report of the Prison
L
the State Prison, November goth. 1900,
decrease of 81 during the preceding year
bS We're committed to the Prison during
the year. and 81 discharged by expiration
OF sentence; three died, and one was par
Toned by the Governor and Council. Ihere
are 40 life convicts in the Prison, of whom
Tour are women.
The large percentage Of short-term pris-
Oners whose labor is not source OF proht,
and the restrictions of the law which lin
Its the number employed in one class OF
work, greatly curtail the profits OF the
manufacturing department. The total gain
from goods manufactured last year was
S5937.74. 1t cost an average of nine cents
per convict per day for the food consumed,
which made the total cost of raw material
$6O44. 40, or $106.66 more than the profits
OF the manufacturing department. In ad-
dltlon to this, the cost of fuel, clothing,
charged convicts, interest. and other ex,
penses amounted to $1O,O92.19. You will
be asked for an appropriation sufficient to
pay all outstanding liabilities, and provide
FOR the necessary running expenses of the
prison for the next two years.
The State cannot conduct a manufactur-
Ing business here with any degree of sue
cess unless it provides sufficient working
materials at the very lowest price, and to
take advantage of every cash discount.
This Is a matter which should have your
careful investigation, and l recommend
such an appropriation as is necessary to
enable the managers of this institution to
place Its affairs upon a sound business ba-
sis.
Reformatory Prison for Women.
You will be asked to provide for the es-
adjustment and support of Reformatory
Prison for Women. 1t has been suggested
that building, originally constructed by
the United States Government for Ma
val Hospital, on an island near Rockland.
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