Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-15
any, ever left behind them greater rec

any, ever left behind them a greater rec
ord Of achievements
son March "a. 1908, Governor Proctor
appointed the Hon. John w. Stewart Of
Middlebury to I'LL the position of sena-
tor, and it will be your duty to
elect at this session of the legislature
some one to serve during the unexpired
term ending March 4, 1911. As the Mes
tor OF the upper branch in Congress. Sem
ator Stewart at once took an active part
in all the Senate proceedings. His long
public service and ripe judgment spIen-
didly equipped him for q trying place
" hich be has filled with lasting credit
both to himself and the state.
"The scenic beauty Of our state needs
no comment and her natural wealth
speaks for itself, to ourselves &C least.
But in order that these attractions in cur
state may be known 10 others, and that
they may be induced to come here to en-
JOY the one and invest in the other, rec
ommend that the legislature take such
steps as seem best to collect facts and en-
body them in q suitable form for carcuIa-
ton outside the state.
1.-THE tercentenary Of the discovery OF
Lake Chainplain is an event Of such inn
portance that q suitable appropriation
should be made to enable the state to Join
with the United States, New York and
Canada in fitting celebration.
@The finances of the state are satisfac-
tory. There II q surplus after paying the
bills for the biennial term. Our revenue
has been sufficient for our needs and
should continue TO be so in the future,
provided care is exercised in the expendi-
lures. Il has reached the limit of growth
for the present At least, and this should
be borne in mind, but should not cause
the sacrifice Of any cause that needs
financial aid or stifis any needful Iegisla-
tion.
Gin conclusion, let me urge that YOU
proceed to the business before YOU al
once. Time is needed for orranfzatiou.
OF course, but when that is accumulated.
the work Of the session should be attend.
ed to by all, that the state and your con-
stituents may have the service thew are
entitled to. A time limit for the intro
duction Of bills should be set and adhered
to.
Both the state and your town are emit
tied to your service during the entire SEES
sion and II by your absence you fail to
render such service, you are Withholding
what Is rightfuiiy their due. The work
Tor the session is before you and on Won
Is laid the duty of its faithful perform
ance. Your motto should be. ssFor the
public good only''--with this before
you, have no doubt Is to the resuIt.n
FOLLOWING the Inauguration Of the gov
ernor, the new ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS John
A. Mead Of Rutland, received the oath al
ONCE, assumed the presidency Of the SEN
ate and made short speech of acknowl-
edgment.
Governor Prouty announced his star "a
follows:-DanieI G. Noble Of Middleburv-
s1rgeon-generaI with the rank Of brigs.
dier-general; Charles E. Nelson of Derby
Line to be aide-de-camp and chief OF stan
with the rank of colonel; John e. Pid-
dock OF saxtons River. william NJ. Hatch
OF STAFFORD, Wilson d. Nutting Of Bran
oon, sides-decamp with the rank of
colonel; Edward p. Woodbury. of Bur-
iington, to be inspector Of rife practice
ana aide-de-camp with the rank q
colonel.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
The Democrats held a caucus last wa.,.
wednesday night. about 80 Of them being
present. They are lively and energetic
punch and include such well-known
names as e. ID. Watson Of st. Adams. M
y. Leary OF Burlington, Harlan B. howe
OF 81. Johnsbury, Rev. ]. Wesley Miller
OF Bethel, @. n. Tilden Of Barre citv and
>. ". McGaraghan OF Richmond.
=. 3. Tnden OF Northneld ana a. N.
Ilioen OF Barre, father and son, were for
tunate enough to draw seats Together ana
both are Democrats. At the end ~ IN
seat drawings, two brothers found Them.
selves together, w. ]. Boyce ~ water.
bury and J. H. Boyce of Proctor.
Inc social season Of the legislature was
opened Wednesday evening Of LAST ,,esl-
WITH the brilliant reception given bv NV
fetirlng governor, Fletcher d. Proctor
Ior the incoming governor, George III
E.oe1y. The executive chambers and ad-
joining rooms and corridors ~ ar s,a -.
mouse were thronged for about two hour
with members Of the House and senate
omcers Of the state, ux-Rovernors snS
men ladies', together with many member
o. Montpelier society. The rooms were