The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-10

Tor good conduct upon the terms OF sentences
adopted my recommendation, and the good effect
OF This legislation upon the discipline OF the
prlsons nss Deen 20 eslaen. SIC enc, ION rne
Trustees OF the Northern Prison say OF this law
that lit has proved 10 be q valuable moral force
'sthe good effects Of the law, through its encour-
agement 10 good behavior on the part Of the con-
suiue friends OF the measure-n The warden OF
the southern Prison that the law be
TO a prisoner where injustice seems 20 have been
done him and In cases of extraordinary good be
bavior sfterward. This recommendation is sub
mitted 10 your careful confederation.
coSvIcT LABOR.
The tendency OF the cheap price OF convict labor,
as employed la our two prisons. 10 diminish. un-
justly. the price Of articles manufactured alike by
complaints from free laborers injuriously affected.
The two leading political parties In this State, in
their last platforms. condemned the present prison
failed TO agree upon any change in the present
system, the Senate appointed a committe 70 pre-.
sent a suitable bill at tee present session. Having
felt interested in the subject, ! entered into cor
respondence with several persons who, I sup
posed, had given IL consideration. and shall trans
nit TO the Senate Committee. to whom was CON-
mitted the preparation OF a bill. the form of q bill
other State. who has given to the whole question
OF prison administration prolonged reflection and
study.
The average number OF boys in the Reform
School during the past year was 395. The super.
intendent states IN ais report that Tine health Of
the boys has never been better. the work OF
reformation has never been more thoroughly
done. and the industrial features OF the school
have never been more satisfactory AS IL will no
doubt tie your pleasure to visit the school early in
your session, / deem IL unnecessary to say more
tnan tnatl deem II is wen conducted, Is working
many sound reformations, and deserves your
favor.
INSTITUTION FOR wo,ES AND GIRLS.
This institution. exclusively under the ma mage
mest s "a sSlne ory manner The q a yenupc, nn m 1n
OF inmates in both departments during the last
year was lSS. The number OF thorough reforms-
Is most Encouraging. A just regard for economy.
and q conscientious, determination to keep ex-
the institution, Is q marked Characteristic Of the
management.
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY.
The value of the work done by the State Ge-
0!oglst is recognized abroad scarcely less than at
home. His learned reports Justly engage the at
tentlon OF scholars. There having been no perma-
nent appropriations available to nay the expenses
of his office, he has been obliged, in consequence
OF the failure in 1888 OF the Appropriation bill. TO
advance the means necessary TO carry IL on. He
should be promptly reimbursed.
STATE HOUSE.
The progress made in the construction OF the
new State house since the last meeting OF the Leg
isla;ure has been most "a i~sfaetory. There is good
reason for expecting that like satisfactory progress
viii be made until the structure is completed. IL
is believed that the building will be ready for ue
- ~ ~ |. Y stSotOu. nC
work has so far advanced as to render IL obvious
that you should at the present session make a
proper appropriation TO enable the commissioners
10 purchase the furniture mat will bereauired for
The building, TO grade the grounds. and to con-
struct a suitable iron fence around them.
The report OF the commissioners Is commended
10 your careful attention.
THE STATE MILITIA.
\ due regard for brevity VIII prevent my refer
ring " Win as much particularly a. l should de.
efficiency and It's increase in numbers during my
administration ] am greatly indebted TO Adju-
my military stan. i refer you to the Adjutant
Generals report with an earnest hope that you
viii give great weight 10 It's valuable suggestions.
The militia now consists OF thirty six companies
OF infantry. eight companies of artillery, one pla-
| airy. In case OF a sudden outbreak of war thew
would be valuable, not only in active service, but
IN training raw troops for duties in the held. 1t
Is not creditabie to the State. and is in great con.
trast to the course Of States which surround us,
that the STATE does not contribute properly toward
wonld be so useful in military emergencies.
The Constitution OF this State provides that
the militia shall consist OF all able bodied white
male persons between the ages OF eighteen ana
forty hSe years, except such as may be exempted
by the lsws OF the United States or this State"
section 5.35s of the Revised Statutes of 1881 also
provides that "the militia shall consist OF able
bodied white, male persons between the ages Of
eighteen and ~lcrty-hye yesrs." This retention of
the oclous discrimination implied In the term
white" in the cases above cited. is a reproach
upon the character of the State, and the most
energetic means should be adopted by you to re-
move 1t from these clauses of the Constitution and
laws.
DEPARTMENT or STATISTICS.
TT c report OF I e Chief OF the Bureau OF Stats
tics s being printed. and will soon be laid before
you; The commissioners after ihe adjournment
money TO carry on his office. in consequence OF
the failure S a Of the sn a p, 70 PS,s bill; Tais. hap;
tfat an amount sufficient to discharse the sum
borrowed be repaid 10 him.
The difficulty IN several of the countiss Of col
lecting the statistics required 10 be furnished by
county officers, is SHOWN by him: the officers OF
these cousties being unwilling to collect and
Bis suggestion Of the means OF overcoming the
difficulty .hould engage your early consideration.
sTArE BOARD oE AeEIcuLrukE.
The report of the State Board OF Agriculture
viii soon be laid before you. II Will be found 10
contain essays and discussions interesting to farm
ers beg, however. a second time to express my
very strong conviction that a change should be
made in several particulars in the composition of
the board. i urc especially that the professors OF
agriculture ana chemistry in Purdue University
our agricultural collese), shsll be made mem
bers, txoficio OF the board. and required
always TO De present at It's annual January
OF subjects relating to agriculture
would enliven and impsrt additional interest to
the proceedings of the board. and the discussions
and intimate association with their agricultural
associates would tend to give q constantly pIec-
! f1cal character TO their studies.
As the success OF the farmer depends quite as
much upon "A ekillful adoption and use aud care
OF the various kinds OF agricultural machinery as
a. uPoA "a Stt1y - II ecAis anu crops. auO rs
rhe chief interest in the fairs centers in such ma
chineIy. a certais proportion OF the members
should be specially skilled In the mechanic arts.
To prevent. also, n tendency of 8 board which
elects Its own members TO too great a mopO'Ony
Of thought and methods. I believe 1t would be
wise 10 provide Inst the Governor shall appoint
as many at least as onefourth of its members
The good which a board could accomplish II com
posed In such q manner as 10 be constantly reiu-
forced by an accession Of fresh and vigorous
thought. can scarcely be overestima;ed. beg 10
invite 70 the subject your early aud anxious con-
LIBERATION.
STATE BOARD OF HALTH.
The services OF the State Board OF Health are be-
lleved 10 have been of much benefit In inducing
better sanitary conditions throughout the State,
in bringing 10 light very grave faults in the sani-
tary manasement OF our jaiis and poo- houses.
and in cevIsing and causing TO be successfully
executed Methods for the permanent collection
o. vital statistics. Their report and the accom-