St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-04
Oar Cos.,,ty Institutes.

In response to friendly invitation rendered
the undersigned by the officers of the board of
CONTROL we visited the above mentioned intisti-
tutes. First we visited the workhouse, which is
under the excellent supervision of the Messrs.
F. A. REM and John Jessrang. One part Of the
building, which is completed is a model in
structure, order in management, neatness and
economy. Our county can be proud of such an
undertaking. The main building, which is not
finished, will be q magnificent structure. The
greatest part of the work of the same is done by
its occupants, and the whole institute will be in
self-supportng state in the future. In going
from the workhouse to the poor-farm we had a
regular old-fashioned Minnesota sleigh ride. A
few times the gentlemen officers had to
assist the cutter to keep its balance
At places the track was raised four feet by snow
drifts in height. Our second visit was at the
poor farm. For the first time I had the pleasant
opportunity to make q visit to the above men,
toned institute; was in many respects, very ia
vorable impressed more so, prior to this visit,
many remarks of the opposite character had been
made to me.
First. The county. officers have made many
important improvements. Second; they made
an excellent selection in the superintendent. of
the institute, the Mr.. Mills, also Mrs. Mills are
in high degree capable to run its household
The occupants seems quite aged, to feel perfectly
at home, which is nowise surprising, for there
remained little more to be wished
for, excellent diet, cleanliness and
good order in the house, yard
and barns. / spoke to several of the members,
men and women, who gave expression of the
greatest satisfaction. In fact our poor are well
taken care of. Honor to whom honor belongs
Only one circumstance to my attention to
the contrary, namely: That some quite able per-
sons during these long winter months have lit
tie more than nothing to do; this idleness must
beyond doubt be painful to them. With happi-
ness and thankfully was the reading matter re-
ceived, which 1 distributed among them.
found want in good reading material, many of
the inmates don't even have bible in their
rooms. Among the seven Germans only two
had bibles. There should be a collection of
good periodicals and books in poor house 1or
general use. The officers, and 1 would
gladly receive good reading material for the
above purpose. Friends of the poor who may
have good books periodicals to spare, are here
with requested to give them to the board of con-
troll or leave them at the Office of the Relief
society, No. 141 East Ninth street, from whence
1 will forward them to the institution.
Also our city hospital was visited by the COM
pany and found to be in good condition The
forty-three sick persons, who are receiving shell
ter and care there now, are very well cared for
Some of the sick to whom l personally spoke
expressed their perfect satisfaction with their
present habitation.
The board of control does all in its power to
make it comfortable for the poor and the sick,
and at the same time practice good economy to
make all expenses as little as possible
Z. r. 1RMsCHER, City Missionary