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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES; FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 5 THE LEGISLATURE. the patriotism, purity of purpose and intelligence of those who, since the adoption of the constitution, have enacted, interpreted and administered the laws. There appears to have been, at all times, a firm purpose to adhere strictly to the inciples embodied in the declaration of rights; and to such a degree have the privileges and immunities of the individ- BOSTON ohe price STORE: ANOTHER SENSATION PERSONAL. Capt. and Mrs.

N. B. Proctor started for Kansas City yesterday. Deputy Collector G. N.

Goff of Rich-ford was in town yesterday. Mr. Thomas H. Can field started on a business trip West yesterday. Morgan, '91 who has been dangerously ill with fever is convalescing.

J. A. Kelley of the firm of Jones Ke.ley, has just recovered from a severe attack of typhoid fever. G. B.

Coon of St. Albans won the broad jump at the Dartmouth fall meeting, making 9 feet 1 incae. I. Smith, formerly of 'the class of '90 at the University, who has been sick at the hospital, is able to be out. Rev.

and Mrs. L. Sears and daughter, who have been in Europe since the first of July, returned to Burlington yesterday. Bishop Bissell, though steadily improving, is still confined to his house aud grounds. Of course the statement hat he had gone to New York, in yesterday's paper, was erroneous.

Mrs. C. H. Jones, Col. and Mrs.

Albert Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tuttle.

Col. and Mrs. D. K. Hall and Mr.

and Mrs. R. Hathornof Rutland. J. Xorth of FRIDAY idSATURDAY To keep up the excitement caused by our opening of Fall and Winter Garments, we shall offer the following Unapproachable Bargains.

that they are constantly increasing In number, which, taken in connection with the present overcrowded condition of the asylum, and the increasing demand for admission to if, leads irresistibly to the conclusion that immediate steps mnst be taken by the State to further provide for this unfortunate class. Whether it shall be by the erection of a State asylum at some convenient point capable of accommodating a part or all of the insane poor and such private patients as may be desired, and upon a plan which will permit of additions or extensions as the needs of the State may require, or whether the State will contract with the Vermont asylum for the erection of other buildings in connection with that institution and make provision for the care of all its insane poor at that place, or whether some other and different plan shall be adopted, is a question for you to determine. I lean to the opinion that the first-named plan is the best, but, without urging my own views in that regard, I do most earnestly recommend to your attention the absolute necessity of immediate action of some kind tor tne relief of this class of unfortunates whose capacity to suffer seems all that is left them. university: of Vermont and state agricultural COLLEGE. The University of Vermont crmes to you this year with au earnest appeal for that substantial aid and support which, it is claimed, the founders or the State contemplated when the institution was founded.

The trustees in their exhaustive and comprehensive report chII attention to the advantage that have resulted from the gifts of Mr. Howard and Air. Hillings, "the increase iu the members of the faculty, the doubling of the attendance of students within a few years, the gradual advancement of the staud trd of scholarship, the enrichment of the curriculum by the introduction of scientific aud elective courses, the manifestations of confidence aud interest through gifts aud legacies, the nourishing condition and high character of the medical department, and the universal throughout the State and abroad that the University iu in a prosperous and progressive condition, and urge tnese circumstances as au indication that the present is a favorable time for a strenuous effort on the part of all interested to secure tor the University in-crea ed power a 'id broader tAd of usefulness iu the future. They call attention to the fact that a grant of" State aid was "contemplated iu the original plan of the University as cou-ceived by the founders of the State, and was carried forward in the best way which tne poverty of those early times admitted, by i he reservation of town lots for the benefit of the University" also that the State has recognized its interest in aud relation to the institution iu making its State officers ex-ollicio members of the corporation, in the reservation of the "right to appoint one half its board of control, aud to exer 2HQ We will offer at this price 100 Ladies' and Children's Jacket-, in a variety of styles; these are manufacturers' samples and worth from $4 to G.00. 1 nfl At this price we 1U.UU offer 50 heavy cloth Newmarkets, in the latest styles and colorings, elegant fitting garments and wonderful value3 tor the Bargains QP cents at this price we offer 25 pieces double width all Flannel Dress Goods, an elegant as sortment of the best colors to select from our regular price is 39 cents, which is the lowest they have ever been sold for.

50 cents. We will place on eale at this price, 20 pieces of fine Black Dress Goods, consisting of Cashmere, Henriettas, Foules, Serges and Ara.ure Cloth these are fine imported goods and usually sold for 75 cents. QP cents will buy 7 spools of Coats' or Willimantic Cotton, any number or col or you want. LEO M'LAREN CO, 50 and 58 Church Burlington, Vt. INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS CONNECTED WITH GOVERNOR'S DAY.

Gov. Dillingham '8 Inaugural Address and Gov. Oimsbee's Farewell Address Listened to ia Joint Assembly Woodbury's Opening Address I he Proceedings. Special to the Free MoNTPELIEli, Oct. 4.

To-day has been the governor day of the session, and we have witnessed the last appearance as such of Gov. Ormsbee, and the inauguration of the new and present Gov. Dillingham. The best wish that can be extended to the latter is that his administration may be as successful in every way as that of his predecessor. Arid there is every reason to believe it will be, as Gov.

Dillingham is popular as a man, and able with all. The popularity of his predecessor was attested by the large crowd who came from all parts of the State to his farewell reception as governor, while his ability has been abundantly established during his i wo years of office. In the Senate during the morning session Senator Taft introduced an act to amend Sec. 20U9 ot the revised laws, providing that in the absence of the judge the register is to perform the duties of the office, and it-was referred. The chair appointe the following committee to nominate the standing committees of the Senate Sen tors Hammond of Addison, ds of Bennington, Bates of Caledonia, Taft of Chittenden, Mansur of Essex, Stranahan of Franklin.

Fisk of Grand Isle, FisS of Lamoille, Frary of Orange, Stevens of Orleans, Briggs of Rut-lanu, Jones of Washington, Holmes of Windham, and Johnson of Windsor. In the House Mr. Packard of Jericho remonstrated agaiust the seating of George W. Wood worth as representative from Underbill, and the matter was referred to the committee on elections. On motiou of Mr.

Proctor of Proctor, so much of the goveruoi 's message as refers to the the ouvict aud criminal insane and the report of the school commission was ordered to lie. The malu part of the forenoon session of both Houses was devoted to int assembly, which convened at 11 a. to hear the message of the retiring governor. Anion the many valuable Miggestious in this, is the endorsement of tne recommendation of Inspect of Finance Page, that greater safeguards be thrown around the people's deposits in the savings banks of the State. The work of the railrotd commission is reviewed, but it is id that it is too early yet to pronounce or judge of the intrinsic value to the State ot the commission.

Quite a space is devote i to the National Guard, aud as is forcibly suggested, this important branch of t-ervice of the State merits attention. A good word is spoken for that efficient and thorough-going i fficer, Gen. T. S. Peck, aud reference is innde to nis ''long, faithful and efficient service." to which we can all cordially with a hearty amen.

Any citizen who saw the militia at their recent annual muster could not fail to recognize one fact tha: the regiment was not properly uniformed. A stranger present might well have inquired if there was a traterniziLg of old ve. erans of the North and South going on, there were so many different shades of blue aud grey in the rauks. If the Stale wishes to feel proud of the appearance of our citizen soldiery, they should be suitably aud becomingly uniformed. As you will print themes-sage in lull 1 need not rt-ftr to the other topics of thf niessHge.

In the afternoon a joint assembly convened to hear the report of the committee on canvassing vutes for governor, lreu-tenaut-goven or, treasurer, secretary of state aud auditor of accounts. The two rnoi-r conspicuous circumstances in connection with this feature of the business were tiivt the noble majority for W. P. Dillingham, and secondly the presumptive tact thai State Auditor Powell, at any rate, did not vote for himself. The vote tor this last nmed officer shewed that Col E.

Hen-y Powell had a ma-iority of nearly 30 eoo, while a "Mr. Scat tering" had one vote, cast in Richford. Probably Col. Powell did not vote for himself. Ou motion of Senator Fred E.

Smith of Washington county a committee consisting of S- nator Smith aud Representatives Palmer Waterbury and Ballard of Bnr-lingtou was appointed to notify Hon. William P. Dillingham of his election and present him tor inauguration. The governor was duly presented aud Judue J. M.

Tyler the oath of office iu a dignified and very impressive mauuer. Gov. Dnlmgham was then conducted to the chair and delivered his inauguration message. The business for which the joint assembly was convened having been completed, the same was di-solved. Ou motion of Mr.

Byden of Randolph the House adjourned. THK SKNATE. The Senate met at the usual hour in the afternoon with Fuller in the chair. Senator Taft of Chittenden offered a resolution that a committee of three be appointed to inform Hon. U.

A.Woodbury of his election as lieuteutant governor and to conduct him to the bar ot the Senate to receive the oath. Adopted. The chair appointed assuchcommiteeSenatois Talt, Perkins and Simonds. The committee appeared at the bar of the Senate with Hon. U.

A. Woodbury, who received and subscribed to the oath, and on assuming the chair addressed the Senate as follows Gentlemen of the Senate It affords me pleasure to assume the office to whicn I have been elected; which requires me to preside over the deliberations of your honorabie body. We meet here to legislate in the interest of all the people of our beloved State to enact laws that wiil promote good order, temperance, education and religion laws hat will tend to develop and foster our varied industries, and most conduce to the general welfare of our people. The character of this Senate is a guaranty that it will be broad in its ideas of legislation, that no u-eless, unwise or unjust laws will be enacted, that it will entertain eo hostility to or nnfltre partiwl-ity for any persous or interests. I am confident that the continuous honorable record made by your predecessors will be perpetuated, and triat the results ot your labors this session will be a credit to you and your constituency.

May we be fruuistrious, careful and wise. Without our assistai te aiifi forbearance I cannot hope io preside over your deliberations with iiegree ol acceptance, but with them I may. I await the pleasure of the Senate On motion of Senator Adams of Rutland, amended by Senator Bates of Rutland, the Senate adjourned till 8:30 o'clock Friday morning. GOV. DILLINGHAM'S INAUGURAL.

A Detailed and Coinpir heiiftive Message Iinpoitant lie for lleeom mended. To the (h iterdl Axsvinb'y of the State of I'd Mont: In the preparation of such business ks appears to me necess-aiy, in conformity with he constitutional provision iu that regard, to lay before the General Assembly, 1 have been profoundly impressed with a sense of the great, wisdom exer-cistd by the founder of our Suite, and of ual been protected that present legislation is necessarily limited, tor tne most parr, to those matters that relate more particularly to the welfare of the people as a a bodv. And in this direction such prog- i ress has been made that the law-breaker is more concerned in perfecting what has already been established than in the inauguration of new lines of legislation. REPORTS OF STATE OFFICERS. Before alluding to a few of the many matters that may occupy your attention during the present session, I wish to refer to the very serious embarrassment suffered by the incoming governor in his inability to find access to the biennial reports of the several State officers in season to be- ome familiar with the condition of public business and the requirements of the different departments prior to the time when he must prepare his inaugural address.

Some of th most important of these reoorts have not yet come under my eye others were received too late to be of any substantial service while only a few were obtained in season to be properly considered. The fault does not rest on the State officers, but lies in the provisions of the law, aud I recommeud such amendments thereto as will make the fiscal year in the State correspond with that of the general government: aud end with the last of June, and that ali laws relating to the preparation and printing of reports of State officers be so amended as to make such reports forthcoming one month earlier than at present. FINANCES. The following statement prepared by the State Treasurer shows the liabilities and resources ot the State at the close of the last fiscal year. LIABILITIES.

Due towns, U. S. surplus fund 12.oiG.37 Duo soldiers, unpaid balances 8,351197 Due agricultural college fund (represented by-State bonds, falling due June 1, 1MK), interest payable to the college, semiannually) 13.V00.00 Du on appropriation l' Gettysburg mor.uiient aud grounds U.SSO.OO RESOURCES. Cast on hand and in btuks 8 8S.062.30 E-tiooitted amount of tax from curooranons lor 1SS8 230.000.00 Estimated proceeds from balance of Hunt melon fund securities 13,000.00 It will be noticed that the resources now provided for exceed present liabilities in the sum of This result is more satisfactory when considered iu connection with the other fact, that during the last biennial term the amount of State expenses has been greater by 70 than that of the last preceding term. As to the causes contributing to tnis increase of expeuse.s yon are referred to the report of the auditor of.accouuts, in which you will find a full statement of the same.

In thrs connection I desire to call your attentiou especially to that portion of the auditor's report in which he discusses ccurt expenses and the great saving to the State since lSst) in the enforcement of the rule requiring justices of the peace and other persons holding, or responsible for, fines and costs, or other funds belonging to the State, to account for the same before having their bills of costs or counter claims allowed. He informs you that his right to enforce such rule has been stoutly denied, and askH for legislative provision iu that behalf. Inasmuch as the amount of fines aud costs paid into the treasury under the operation of this rule is nearly-double that paid in during a corresponding term previous to its adoption, his recommendations deserve careful consideration and such legislation as will result iu the collection of everv dollar due the State and the tyrneut of the same into the treasury. I'ENAL AM) liKFOi.M ATOiiV I NSTIT I TIONS. In am not aware that the State prison, House of Correctioa or Vermont Reform school has any special need to be provided fur.

The reports of the directors and trustees indicate a commendable state of affairs at each of these institutions. It appears, however, that the House of Correction has at times been overcrowded with inmates, while the State prison has not been full. Tnis has been caused by sending those convicted of high crimes and sentenced to long terns of imprisonment the House of Correction rather than to theprison, where they mc re properly belong, Two years ago the directors called attention to the matter and urged legislation that would prevent such commitments this year they a'ain speatc of of it, and urge that provision be made that will send this class of prisoners to the State prison, where they can be more safely guarded, more profitably employed, and where they will be in all respects as well treated. INSANE ASYLUM. An examination of the report of the trustees of the Vermont asylum discloses the fact that for many years past it has been rilled to its greatest capacity aud has, iu fact, been overcrowded.

The institution is not capable of properly accommodating more than 400 patit nts, and yet the average number of inmates during the last 10 years has been 445. To add to the embarrasment caused by this excess in numbers, the discharges since 1878, under the direction of the State board of supervisors, has been from among that class of patients whose insanity had become chronic and were considered harmless, and the places vacated by the quiet and easily managed persons have beeu taken by a like number of noisy, destructive and oelnt patients. "Where the former! class could be safely associated and provided for in the dormitories, the latter re quire for the most Dart single apartment," so that in the shif ting of patients from one location to another it frequently happens that inmates are brought in contact with each other who would not be for any other reason henceas the trustees state, re overcrowding subverts a proper classification, as well as interferes with the feeling of contentment which depends so largely upon the surroundings of the patient." Added to the troubles already-enumerated is the further fact that during the two past years the average number of inmates has been 401, or ftl more than the asylum can properly accommodate. This increase has, to a large ex teut, been caused by the operation of the so called Poland pauper law, under which as the superintendent states, about 20 have been committed to the asylum, chit fly to relieve the towns from which i hey came of the burden of supporting them. It is claimed by the trustees, considering the relation of the institution to the State, that they "are not legally holdea to care for the transient, nor under obligation to receive the convict and criminal insane," and that at the rate of increase of admissions which has been going on, some process of exclusion maybe forced upon them before another biennial oeriod has elapsed.

The trustees make no sugges-tio i as to tlie course the State should adopt, nor as to what they, as trustees, desire in the matter. It. ars that of the class known as I insaue there are less than '20 this instuutio' so that it other provision should be made for them theasyium would not be sensibly relieved. It also appears from other sources that there are over 9Q0 cases of insanity in the State, and ST0RE.jL 1mm New Haven, V. W.

McGettrick of St 'Aloansancl H.J. Dewing of Montpelier were among those in town yesterday. Mr. James R. Wheeler of this city has beeu appointed instructor in Greek in Hai vard college, aud has gone to Cam bridge to enter on his duties.

He is a sou of the late President John Wheeler and a graduate of the University of Vermont, of the class of '80 has been pursuing classical studies in Europe, at Athens and in Germany, for several years, and is finely equipped for the position to which he has beeu called. Rev. E. C. Beckwith of the class of '82 of the University aud well and pleasantly known iu Burlington as geueral secretary of the Young Men's Cnristian asociation fot two years, is in town for a few days.

Rev. Mr. Beckwith graduated at Union Theological seminary, New York, last May aud is at present pastor of the Presbyterian church in Pleasant Valley, X. Y. tfteiy Pure, This powder never varies.

rrarvol of rity, strength and whohomenesa, -e economical than the ordinary kinds, and can-jut be bold iu competition with the multitude fol ow test, tsnort weiifht alum or phospriau powders. 'nly can. Koal Rakino Powdfh tOfl WnH VV) Burt SCo's Boots for Ladies, Have enjoyed the best re putation of any make in Am- ei ica for yearspast, and are con stantly gaining favor by their auoerior merits, and what is most pleasing the i We have just opened large lots made to our order, of the latest styles and offer them at jthe following low prices, the finest party or dress boot ever made is BURT'S Hand turned French kid button boot, opera style, very light, former price 7.00. French Kid Button N. Y.

Opera boots $5.50, former price, 6.50. French Kid Button Common Sense Boots, 5 75. Dongola Kid Button Plain Heel and Opera Toe Boots, 5.00. Dongola Kid Button Waukenphast, Patent Leathet Tip Boots, 5.00. Do not fail to see these goods, it is a pleasure to show them, we use only Burt's fiist quality stamped inside and out We have made large additions to our GENTS' AND BOYS' SHOES, SOur line of Halhaway, Sonle Har-riugton and A.

E. Nettleton's run in price from i3.00 te 7.00 a pair, and will please every lover of flue foot wear. Come to headquarters and see the styles. Repairing neatly and promptly done at low prices. Fletcher I BoyntQD, OPPOSITE OPERA-.

HOUSE, ROYAL pip Abso! PRICE IS REDUCED i FINE cise visitorial power over all its affairs and proceedings." They alsoclaimthat by the charter of 1SI55 the state assumed new re-: lations to the University and imposed up-' on it obligations far in excess of the bene- fit derived from the fund donated by the general government, and that in entering into the great and difficult work of adding to the ancient curriculum "the large array of new science, with their applications, i with which modern invention has en hauced human knowledge," the University did it with the certainly reasonable presumption that the State would, inaddt tiou to the wholly inadequate cougressiou-; al aid, make liberal grants from time to time in furtherance of the objects con- templated iu the charter Aud the trustees, referring to the relation borne i by the State to the University, make use I of the following language "She has not only a duty to perform, such a duty as rests on all enlightened States toward the hi-her education, she has a virtual pledge to redeem toward the institution with which she entered into partnership by the charter of isri5." I I have thus called special attention to the report of the trustees because of the great importance of its subject matter, and because of the intelligence, learniug and character of its authors I bespeak i for this report the examination and con 1 sideration it deserves aud if its arguments commend themselves to your judgment as i well founded, and its demands seem to you just aud reasonable, it is to be hoped I that such action may be taken as will p. ace the University upon a plane of usefulness befitting an institution of its char-' acer. Your attention is called to an act of Congress entitled "an act to establish ag-! ricultural experiment stations in conuec tion with tne colleges established in the several States, under the pr ovish us of au act approved July 2, 18G2. aud of the acts supplementary thereto," under which an appropriation of $15,000 annually is made to each State for the purpose of paying the expenses of conducting such stations, i Section nine of tnis act provides "that the grants ot moneys authorized by this act are made subject to the legislative assent of the several States and i erritories to the purpose of said grant." This calls for ac-j tiou on your part. i It will aiso be incumbent on you to elect three members of the board of trustees i on the part of the State.

t. serve six years, i beginning November, 1889. savings hanks and TKt'ST COMPANIES. I The report of the inspector of finance is a document so full of valable information i in regard to the management and present i condition of the savings banks and trust i companies ot the State, that I cannot con sent to mar its completeness, either in making extracts or in attempting to state its substance. It should be caretully read by every legislator aud the recommendations therein contained considered iu connection with the reasons upon whicathey are founded.

Most of nese institutions are, in most respects, models of financial management but if disaste: should befall auy of them by reason of too extensive investments in Western mortgages, or because of dividends to depositors larger thau prudent management would dictate, the inspector would not be in fault. He has repeatedly called atteution to what he conceives to be a danger, and has laid the responsibility for Hction upon the General Assembly. In view of the fact that these institutions now hold upon deposit nearly 17,000.000 of the people's money.no degree of care iu the enactment of laws regulating its investment can be too great. In this connection permit me to refer to the fact that the aggregate amount of deposits, less thau $1500 each, held by the savings banks and trust companies of this State are taxed at the rate of six tenths of one per cent per annum, which is about one-naif the average rate ot taxation imposed by law ou those classes of property em bract iu the grand list. It is probably true that the grand list does not represent all of the taxable property in the State, and some of it may not be listed at its full value, but whether ou this account there should be such a wide difference iu the rate of taxation of the two cl of property, is a questiou for you to determine.

ISOAKD OK AGRICULTUKE. I have not been able to examine the report of the board of agriculture, nor have 1 any information as to its contests oi recommendations. I am, therefor' ttble only to refer to the fact that ourp distinctively an agricultural State, and that IN Plash Cloaks, Prices and qualities guaranteed. All our regular garments made to measure without extra charge in ten days and warranted a perfect fit. THE adies' Bazaar, 8, Kear Head of Church St Grand Opening OF Fall Winter Styles -OF- MILLINERY, On Thursday, Friday and Satur-ilay, October 4, 5 aud Mrs.

McMahcn has just returned from New York, where she has spent some time in selecting goods and taking notes of the latest styles. Her head trimmer has also spent some time in one of the largest and most fashionable Millinery houses in New York city. We can safely say that this will be the finest display of TRIMMED ANT) OMTRIMKED GOODS, ever shown in the city, and she cordially invites all the ladies in Burlington and vicinity to call and inspect her large and varied stock, during those opening days: Respectfully, Mrs. P. H.

McMAHON. Cloak Opening. LEO, MCLAREN CO. ill! Wmm the general course ot legislation should be such as to encourage the best possible wor in developing this industry. In a General Assembly such a large proportion of which is made upot farmers, no recommendations of mine can oe necessary to inspire legislation in this direction.

Permit me to suggest, however, that as large manufactories operate to produce a home market for farm products, a policy should be adopted that will encourage their es- Continued on the 6th page.).