The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-08
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of the state have rigat TO expect fai
and equitable treatment in rates o
transportation, both freight and passen
ger, They have rignt TO expect SAT-
and business-like operation of trains
and comfortable and clean station accom-
modations. We must at the same time
in Vermont is attended with much dill
Guilty and large expense and with limited
earning opportunities, Both the rail
roads and the public must recognize all
of these conditions and duties. Such
was the intent OF the so.called railroad
legislation OF lD06, and sucn | believe
has been the spirit OF the railroad com
mission during the past two years.
The grade crossing law was certainly
a positive step along progressive lines
On January |, 1907, there were D24 rail-
road highway grade crossings in the
state, which shows the need OF this life
saving legislation Under It's operation
the commission has during the past two
years already abolished or provided for
the adjustment of 40 of these crossings.
The distribution OF the burden OF eX.
pensc was, | believe, fair, TIE adminis-
tration Of the law has been attended
with but very little friction. The public
and the railroads accept it as right, and
have undertaken its execution In most
commendablc manner.
The commission recommend few mi
nor changes To harmonic the railroad
commission and grade crossing laws and
TO facilitate their administration. These,
az far as | can judge, snould receive
favorable action on your part, do,
however, strongly urge against any radi-
cal change in our railroad legislation
II is fair by the railroad corporations
and much better for the people of the
state that changes along these lines
should not come too frequently, and GER.
tainly not until conditions make il eyi.
dent that they are most desirable and
necessary.
Highways
To further encourage and more rapidly
advance the construction OF permanent
highways, there should be an increase in
Inc states appropriation for this pur-
pose. The present condition of the
finances of the state fully warrants max.
ng a substantial increase in the appro
1riation devoted to this work. Ii the APP.
lropriation is increased, section s of the
lct should be so amended as TO properly
conform to the increased appropriation.
Act No. 10 of the laws OF 1906 re-
luired the selectmen of a town TO cause
III trees and brush, with certain excep
ions, within the limit of the highway
o be cut and removed in the month
# August and September. The removal
II trees and brush is often necessary
rom the standpoint of safety because of
he increased use of our highways by
Their removal is in some
asses helpful TO dry sections of road
hat would otherwise be excessively wet,
while on the other hand some sandy and
dry roads are helped by rea
enable amount of shade. Oftentimes
roper trimming would accomplish all
hat is necessary either from the stand
oint of safety or for the improvement
{ the road The law has been so admin
stored in some sections OF the state as
0 work genuine harm TO our highways |
nd materially mar their beauty. 1t |
hould either be repealed or very care.
llly safeguarded.
State Hatchery at Roxbury.
The state hatchery at Roxbury has not |
uring the past few years been entirely |
A large number of brook |
rout fry have died. thus reducing the |
utput OF the hatchery and making the
lowing much less favorable Mr. Thorn
5, the fish and game commissioner. has
sed every effort to discover the cause
the trouble, securing from the bureau
/ fisheries at Washington expert exam.
lation and opinion; but no satisfactory
JASON for the loss has as yet been found.
the state hatchery Is to be continued,
lie unfavorabIe conditions must be dis
,vered and remedied, and a sufficient
should be made for its
acessary repair and Improvement.
link, however, it would be better to
scontinue it. The national government
trough its highly equipped bureau of
,heries Is successfully carrying on tine
ork of fish propagation throughout the
,untry, and is conducting some of its
ork in this state. II has skilled EN-.
Dyes. equipment and experience neces
Try to accomplish the best results We
ave not been, and | do not think can
!. equally successful A thorough en-
rcement OF our laws for the protection
trout in our streams and such re-
ho 1xrstb fr,-
shed by the national government with,
it expense to the state ought to suffi
emily replenish our streams.
tuberculosis Commission.
The principal duty OF the tuberculosis
mmssion. created by act No. l42 of
e laws of 1904, and continued by act
0. l67 of the laws of 1906, has been
conduct campaign OF education
the state regarding the best
ethods of preventing and curing tuber-
losis. The commission has done ex-
lent work, has held public meetings,
id through them and otherwise has
oused considerable interest. 1t is ex-
eted that the Vermont sanatorium at
ttsford, besides its service to individual
tlents, Will accomplish mucn along ed
ationa lines; but there is need for :
rther work such as has been done by
e tuberculosis commission. It is very
.feult to secure competent men who ,
n give the time necessary to make the ! !
,rk effective, and in my opinion the !
ne has come when this work can be
IRE satisfactorily done by the state !
ard of health, and in connection with ,
bic meetings held throughout the !
tie for other purposes, such as agricul i
raj and educational meetings. The
eparation and distribution of literature !
4 also be done under its direction. | !