Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-30

proNements, during the year. which. IL rated
at 81 a day, represents that amount saved %
the public and shows that the institution con-
tributes largely 20 its own maintenance.
The female inmates OF the institution also
contributed largely % its support by the man.
uiscfure OF articles Of clothing Tor the inmates.
during the past year. considerable public at
tenfion has been called 20 this institution,
"hlch mas grown 20 be large and important
feature of the District government The
srowtn and consequent importance Of this in
s'itaiion call for considerable additions 60 the
permanent facilities and suitable increase Of
as recommended
The Washington asylum is the only charit-
abe ana reformatory institution solely under
municipal control The total amount esti-
mated Tor Is SlO0.250 The items OF difference
between this estimate and the AUTHORITARIAN
for 1880 ares
I'll, n; Increase otone oyerseer at ESQ per annum.
This increase is rendered necessary bv the
normal enlargement Of the institution.
2 One Watchman at $3.50 has been added for
same reason.
3. The pay Of the two female keepers at the
work house has been increased SEQ per aDn,,ra
each, which is not more than Is required 20 se-
cure persons competent for the duiy
4. -Four cooks at $40 per annum each arc
estimated for instead of two at $40 and three
at Si60.
5. one ambulance driver at $500. This du,v
has heretofore been performed by the hostlor.
but the growth of the institution renders A
separate driver necessary.
6. One trained nurse at S4s0. There has been
growing necessity for more intelligent super
vision over the nurse department of the hospital
Tor some years, owing 20 the increase in the
number OF patients and the character of their
maladies.
!. One tailor at $500 per annum.
\. The contingent expenses are estimated AT
S45O00 instead OF $4,000.
New appropriations are estimated for as fol-
lows:
$4,000 10 raise one OF the magazine build
ings two stories higher aud fit it up for a female
work house. The present accommodations are
entirely inadequate for the proper confinement
and treatment of this class of prisoners.
$3.50 Is estimated for 20 enable the authori-
ties to construct an addition. with bathing an
plianees, TO the male work house. The absence
OF these facilities has been a reproach 10 the
institution.
$4,000 is estimated for enclosing the grounds
with high board fence. not only for the pur-
pose OF excluding trespassers. hut for the pur-
pose OF preventing the escape OF prisoners and
the straying OF feeble minded inmates.
S2.1OO is estimated for 10 construct a buiid-
ing IN which to temporarily dctain alleged
lunatics undergoing Judicial examination with
view OF deciding the question of their lunacy
$4,000 for new ward.
REFORM SCHOOL,
The reform school of the District OF Column
bia is managed by board of trustees. an
pointed by the President of the United States.
with the exception of one member, who is a
member ex-ofiicio by reason OF his being one
OF the Commissioners Of the District OF Column
bia.
The Commissioners estimates for this insti-
tuition for 1881 differ in several respects from
the appropriation tor 1880. as follows:
J. Three forcmen Of work shops at &. 500 per
annun, TO be apportioned ar the board Of
trustees may deem advisable. This is designed
TO enable the authorities TO diversity the kinds
OF work at which the inmates are employca
The superintendent of the chair shop has been
dispensed with because this character of work
can no longer be probably done at this institu-
ton.
2. Six watchmen are estimated for at 81 400
instead of tive at Sl.l40. The increase is asked
because OF the constant surveillance necessary
10 prevent the development and practice of
pernlclous habits common among bows of the
character committed to this institution. as well
as to properly guard the property of the insti-
tuition.
New appropriations for improvements are es-
tImated for as follows:
For maintaining and IMPROVING the roadway
and approaches, including grading aud drain
ing. $1,000.
The completion of one brick boiler house,
$2.5O0.
One 1OO-horse power boiler with connection
Tor steam heating, Sl,290. This boiler is re-
CURED as an alternative boiler ia case OF the
dlsnse OF the other tor repairs, cleaning. dc.
Steam httng. steam pipes. radiators and con-
necnons Tor the old family building, 81. $40
! This building is now heated 10y furnaces, which
are out OF order, and ii is desirable that the
apartments should be heated by steam
Purchase of machinery and tools for mechan-
ical industries, SIS 600
Two brick water closets $4,000
PAINTING buildings and barns. 81 600
INDUSTRIAL HOME SCHOOL
This institution is managed solely by n nri-
vate corporation. The grounds and buildings
occupied by it are owned by the District of Co.
iumbia. The Commissioners estimate Sl5.OOo
as the amount that should be appropriated for
1891.
SUPPORT OF THE INSANE.
The District is required by law TO paw one
half of the cost of the support Of patients sent
to the asylum by the municipal authorities.
The Commissioners estimate for this institu-
tlon for 1881 sS',500. as recommended by the
board OF visitors of said cspital on page 10 of
their annual report for 1889.
RELIEF OF THE POOR.
The Commissioners estimate $4,000 for this
purpose for 1881. This amount was appropri-
ated for 1880. Previous to the last wear si5.-
900 was provided for this purpose to make
available the $500 annually received as a
franchise rental from the Washington market
company Tor the occupation of the site of the
buildings corner 7th street and Pennsylvania
avenue. This fund is apportioned by the Com
mlssloners for distribution through the police
and health officers for supplies. medicines and
medical attendance 10 the outdoor poor. and
other small sums to private organizations
adapted to extend the object for which this APP
preparation is made
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN.
The Commissioners estimate $50, 900 for this
institution for 1891
The Commissioners estimate for the follow
ing institutions the amounts set opposite 10
their names as the nearest estimates they can
make based on the amounts that should be al
lowed to these institutions in view of the sery-
ices they render to the public and the amount
OF revenue available for charitable purposes:
Temporary home for soldiers and sail
ors, GAR, District of Columbia. S2.5O0
Young women's Christian home. ....... 1900
Momans Christian temperance union. 1000
Womans Christian association ....,.. 1000
National association for destitute coiored
women and children. .................l2 1900
Chlldrens hospital ..-................... $500
st. AIMS infant asylum .............. 5000
St Rose industrial school. 1000
German orphan asylum Crowded il
furnishes a like amount). ............. 5000
Church orphanage association of St
Johns parish, DC. $500
Washington hospital for foundings. ... 1000
Association for works of mercy ......... 1850
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