The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-01-23

1
General revenue. .............s 1l7,9e7 &
Sinking fund . 5,S71
! Interest fund ............... 4S,Sl0
Permanent school fund. - 30,214 8
Annual school fund. ........1 0l ,442
University fund " 1853 q
Military fund. ... 272 q
Railroad tax fund .-....... $3.50 g
Agricultural College fund 223 4
Normal School fund 4,0SS :
Total S3l1 $50
II will be noticed by comparing tn
respective reports of the Auditor ant
Treasurer, that there is an apparent dis
crepancy between the balance reporte,
as being in the treasury at the close O
the fiscal year, ending June 80, 1875
amounting to $S30.89. This is tn
amount of the deficiency of ex-Trcasu
rer Lappin, and is properly in the bal
ance RS reported by the Auditor, he hav
ing no authority to omit it; but tn
amount SO included by the Auditor no
being money in the treasury, is proper
" excluded by the Treasurer in his re
ported cash balance.
The total bonded debt of the State
June 80, 1873, was Sl,lsl, 1915, of which
amount S607 ,925 is held by the perma
ncnt school fund. 1874 .275 by the sinking
fund. SO 800 by the State University
and 81 900 by the State Normal School
The remainder, being $46s, 1875, is hel(
by private individuals and corporations
From this aggregate amount Of bond
ed debt may be deducted bonds of Oul
State. S94,275; United States bonds
1922 900: cash in the treasury June 80
1873, $5,s7l.72, all belonging to the sink.
ing fund-leaving the real balance of Oul
bonded debt only 81 ,059, 22S.20.
On January /, 1877, S54, 900 of tho
bonded debt of our State matured and
was promptly paid: and it is fact OF
which every kansan may well be proud
that every class of maturcd indebted.
ness of the State which has been pre-.
scented, and which the Treasurer is au-
thorizcd to pay, has been paid with like
promptness. And the financial condi.
ton and credit of the State to-day is
such that if sufii cicnt funds were in the
treasury to liguidate the entire bonded
Indebtedness of the State, il could only
be done either by waiting until the
bonds matured, or by purchasing the
bonds at a premium on their face value,
and paving interest to date.
The several State officers, i'm their re-
spectiye reports. make a number of rec
concentrations in relation to amend
ments of, and additions to. our present
laws. These recommendations being
based upon the actual experience of these
officers. coupled with a thorough study
and investigation of the matters u
which they refer, entities them to. and
respectfully invite you TO give them, an
earnest and careful consideration.
The report Of the directors Of the
Penitcntiary embraces the respective re-
ports of the Warden. Chaplain and Ply
scian. and is transmitted herewith. 1t
is very comprehensive. and furnishes
complete information touching the con-
dition of that institution. An examin-
alton of the report shows that the daily
average number of prisoners confined
in the Pcnitentiary from December /.
1876. to June 30. 1877. was 4l5: while
the daily average from June 30, 1877. To
the close of the fiscal year. June 80, 1873.
was 465, and that the number of prison
crs confined at the latter date was 500.
There have been discharged during the
period covered by this report, by expi-
ration of sentence
State prisoners Observation-Disclosures. 1865
United States prisoners ........ Is
by pardons-
State Prisoners INSTRUMENTATION. 43
United States Prisoners Northumberland. q
BY communication of sentence
State Prisoners ..................... IL
Five prisoners have been returned to
for new trials. eleven transfer
red 10 the Insane Asylum. six have died
md two escaped, of which one has been
re-capturcd and returned to the prison.
The aggregate earnings of this insti-
ution TO the estimates, embracing a pc
'iod from July |. 1879. TO June 80, 1881.
inclusive, will be 1927 400: while the
expenses for the same period are
,stimated at S203.365. leaving the
mount of expenses over earnings, So
'65.
In asking your attention to the sever
Il suggestions and recommendations.
eel ii my duty to especially impress up
N you the importance of that portion
the establishment of
eform school for youthful criminals.
This question has been agitated for
ears, Ii has been frequently urged.
With much force and reason. not oniy in
ormer reports from this institution. but
$50 in the message of my predecessor.
he dictates of humanity. the safety
f society, and the welfare of the youth
1 our State. appeal To YOU for an earn
st and prompt consideration of this |
uestion: and trust that the necessary |
measures may be adopted. without fur
her delay. for the organization of such
n institution.
Many complaints have been made that |
lc present policy of employ ing prison.
Rs in the manufacture of such articles
5 arc produced only by skilled labor.
rings the labor of the convict in direct |
with the honest. industri-
Us mechanics of our State.
These complaints are without founda-
on. The penitentiary derives its capi-
Il from the State: il pays no taxes. but
n necessary burden. While the me
ianic derives his capital from his labor.
. pays taxes. is expected to obey the
VS., and. in obeying them. is required
} contribute his quota toward sustain
q system of convict labor. directly
conflict with the means upon which
, depends for support. Yet. duty 10
lie State As well a 10 the prisoner. re-
lires that he should be employed. and I
lat such employment should. as near as
,ssible. be made to defray the ex- /,
,nses incurred by the State on his ac-
unit.
| therefore suggest the appointment I
committee 10 take into considera-
IN this whole question. relating TO the j
esent system Of convict labor al thi, {
stitution. with view 10 the adoption
practicable. of such measures as viii. /
due time, obviate this apparent inius- I
u 10 the mechanics of our State.
The report of the Blind Asylum shows
nj forty-tive pupils were in attendance {
the close of the term. ending June Z, e
-. The estimates for the current cx- |,
nses for the fiscal year ending respect c
,ly June 80. 1889 and 1881. are Sl3.5iS I,
d Sl3.90S. Til. is exclusive of the s.
N of 5000 which the Trustee and Su- r,
allege IS required 10 cree; {,
4 furnish hospital building, which h
, health of the students. as well as the
cess of the school, demands. O,
The Deaf and Dumb ASYLUM seems 10 q
well conducted, and in an encourage o,
! condition The whole number Of al
pSk tmdnA from June 50, 3elS, Is e