Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

DatEaIOn at sea QurlnS the summer of 1902 in the joint maneuvers, unde1 conditions closely resembling actual hostilities, was of great value as train ing and was performed in a manner creditable to the state and to the of fcers and men of the command.
 Soldiers Homo
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 Connecticut has an established repu- tation for schools, and it is to her credit that she maintains a high standard i'll matters pertaining to education. Our splendid universities have given us a worldwide renown.
 The modern high school and normal school, together with our district school houses located in every town in the state, bear witness to the value which our people place upon education. Real izing the fact that our free institutions depend So largely upon the general in- telligence of the people, you cannot fail to give liberal support to all our pJlh- lie educational institutions.
 School Fund.
 The school fund of the state appears to be in a healthy condition and shows careful and conservative management by the commissioner in, charge of the same. The amount of the fund has not only been maintained, but has been slightly increased during the last few years.
 The income derived from it is still a prominent factor in supporting the common schools of the state the amount of it's earnings for the last school year having been S110, 0,524.21 upon capital of $2,O2o, ,732.91.
 Steam Roads
 Your attention is called to the an nual report of the railroad commission CTS. exhibiting the large earnings for the year, gross, $45, ,125, ,64S. TO: from passengers, $21, ,729, 739 .43; from freight, ,942.3O2.76. balance from other sources.
 The high standard of efficiency has made it possible for the roads to care for the immense and increasing traffic.
 Electric Roa0s
 The electric road is Q public conven- fence and necessity. Should the pres ent rate of construction continue, all important points in the state, within a few years. will be connected.
 You will receive many applications for new charters and for amendments to old ones; you should carefully scru- tinize them and refuse all applications which are made for speculative pur- r1nc Nps4 4r IL 1o ton by rival companies.
 In granting charters, safety as well as public convenience must he consid- cred The latest improvements in power. equipment and road bed make Dossfhle a speed beyond the safety limit.
 State Highways.
 Every town receives advantage from the improved roads constructed under state supervision. The highway com missioners' report will furnish you with full details of what has been accom- plished and its cost, and will convince you of the wisdom of the policy inaug- urated eight years ago,
 The speed of automobiles and other vehicles on public highways should be limited by statute law.
 t4 4 Y You will observe by perusa1 of the reports of the bank commissioners, 1 building and loan missioner and in surance commissioner that the financial institutions of the state are in sound and prosperous condition. An interest i ing and important fact is that the de posits in our savings banks amount to i $2O3, ,522 .225.9S an increase during the | ,I,f ,foI, ;e | stantia1 evidence of the prosperity of ] our state and the thrift of it's people. I Agriculture.
 1t is gratifying to know that the az riculture interests of the state are pros porous and that the number of aban- doned farms is diminishing. The use of modern machinery. improved meth ods, the application of scientific knowl edge, the great markets of the manu featuring towns, the good roads and the trolleys have solved the problem and the intelligent and industrious l farmer is the most independent, an6 should be the most contented citizen.
 ThM agricultural experiment station and agricultural college are doing mucI to enhance the value of the Connection farm. and their reports, together witt ! and commission on domestic animals are commended to your careful study. Forestry. s
 The last general assembly passed ar act, chapter 175 of the public acts O 1901, entitled "An act concerning tht reforestization of barren lands" ant under this act Prof Edward H. Jenkins of New Haven was appointed state for ester. Two thousand dollars was ap propriated for the two fiscal years end ing September 30. 1903, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ths act. The report of Prof Jenkins vii be laid before this general aessembly.
 The necessity of protecting the for ests on account of the effect upon rain fall. has been demonstrated.
 The forests of New England have been cut off too rapidly during the las thirty years. Many of our towns ant cities depend upon the small streams whose sources are in the forests, for ai aHnouafp wafor yS11,o111x7 5.---z