The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-01-18

phllantnrnpy,hasd devoted much time and
labor tn the discharge of its duties. and
has submitted an elaborate report, which
will command your careful attention
The disclosures aud valuable suggestions
made, it is hoped, will lead to many
needed reforms. The thanks of the
whole state are due to the members Of
the board for the faithful and fearless
manner the; have discharged the duties
imposed upon them.
THE STATE PRISON.
The State Prison is in a satisfactory
condition.
There were 95 persons received during
the year and SO discharged.
The average number OF prisoners dur
ing the year was 202, but two of whom
were females.
The new shops erected By the present
efficient Commissioners are nearly fire
proof, and admirably adapted for the
purpose intended. To complete them. an
appropriation of $4,000 is required. I'm,
til completed, the labor of he prison can
only partially be made available I
recommend that the appropriation asked
Tor be made and the shops completed at
once. The prison will then be q very
perfect establlshment,ands should ne near
ly or quite self sustaining
Upon the subject of the management
OF Tia" prison, particular attention is called
to the report Of the State Board of Chair.
ties, and the many excellent suggestions
contained therein.
THE REFORM SCHOOL.
The reform school of Waukesha, ap
pears to be al admirably managed, thirty
ing and prosperous institution, and de.
serves the fostering care Of the state.
The very interesting report of the gu
perlptendent will, no doubt, receive your
careful scrutiny. In this connection, |
call attention to the fact that the State
Board of Charities recommend similar
institution for girls. I commend their
recommendation to your careful considera
ton
The fact that our State Prison, out of
2O2 inmates, numbers hut two females,
wouic, seem to Indicate that the want Of
d reform school for girls was not as great
IS that Which led To the establishment of
the existing one for boys, nevertheless,
there is little or no doubt that such an
lnstlt utl"n would receive many young
girls who would be benefited by its re
straints aud reformatory treatment.
CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT
INSTITUTIONS.
The reports OF the state visiting com
mittee, the state board of charities, the
trustees and of the officers in charge OF
our charitable institutions exhibit them
as being well, economically and humane.
ly conducted.
The institution for the blind at James.
Vile has ample accommodations for all
those unfortunates in the state who seek
It's benefits, aud will have for some years
to come. The number of pupils in at
tendance during thcyear was g.
For the support OF the institution for
the ensuing year the sum OF $4,000 is
asked.
The tuition for the education of the
deaf and dumb ct Delavan is filed to it's
utmost capacity. The number of inmates
present October, 1st, was 1877, and til"
expense of maintaining the institution
last year was $35, 73O77.
The trustees ask for an appropriation
of $40, 600 towards charging the present
buildings. | recommend that you make
the necessary appropriation to provide
adequate accommodations.
Regarding as do the deaf and dumb,
the blind and the insane, as the wards of
the state, have no hesitation in recon-
mending the necessary appropriation for
their comfortable care and support; and,
so long as the money is faithfully applied
to the purposes intended, no burden will
be more cheerfully borne by the people.
My predecessor we'll said in his last mes
sage: "The state can afford to do any,
thing which is right and necessary to be
done Provide for doing that, and no
more, and che public will not complain ;"
and reiterate the sentiment
The reports Of the trustees and super
intendent of the hospital for the insane
at Madison, as we'll rs the visiting COM
mittee, present satisfactory exhibit Of
that institution.
The number of patients admitted in the
last year was 1884, making the whole num-
Der under treatment during the year 524.
During the year 81 were discharged, re.
covered, SO improved, "a unimproved,a and
80 having died, making the whole mum.
Der died and discharged 159, leaving in
the hospital on the let day of September,
1871, 355. The expense of maintaining
the institution for the last year, was $e7,-
534 81, of which sum SIC, 890.61 was tor
ordinary current expenses. The estimate
for the year ending September 30th, 1872,
including Improvements and repairs, ia
$97, 100. .f.
The trustees and superintendent earn.
estly recommend the completion of the
hospital by the additior Of two wings,
and for that purpose ask for an appro-
priation Of 100000. S'o III 3D. ~
It is estimated by the superintendent
that after the completion of the wing of