Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-15

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For furniture, etc ........ .............. $50 VI
For drug department. loo Ol
For grading grounds ................ 200 "
For cooking apparatus. ........-....... 100 "
1t should be observed that the above does
not include an estimate of necessary Oper-
ating expenses. In ease the Second Hospi-
tai is to be opened TO patients within the
next two years, an appropriation should be
made for the payment of salaries and for
current expenses.
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
! The State Board of Health has discharg-
ed its duties efficiently. Its report shows
what has been accomplished, aud is full Of
information.
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND.
/ earnestly recommend an appropriation
sufficient TO meet the very necessary wants
OF this institution. It's facilities for future
work should be Increased in accordance
with the request of the Directors and Su-
perintendent. The present capacity OF the
school is taxed TO the utmost limit. There
is still large number of deaf and blind in
our State who are entitled TO receive the
benefits OF the education and training az
forded by this institution, and provision
should be made for their accommodation
The appropriations asked for are as fol-
lows:
FOR 1912.
For additional buildings and improve
>, ments. .....--....-..-....... ..-.. -slsuD uO
Regular expenses .....-...... ......... 500 %
Travelling expenses. ............-....... 10 ~
FOR 1898.
Regular eNpenses. ........ .......... $500 %
Travelling expenses..... ......... l,0O1 %
For the details bearing upon the SANTA
ry condition and general conduct of the
school ~
ferred TO the report herewith submitted.
STATE PENITENTIARY.
The Directors and Superintendent of the
Penitentiary present full statement of
the affairs of the prison. 1t seems TO be
well managed
Under our present system of contracts
the effect of convict labor in competitor
with free labor is not felt TO any apprecia-
bic extent, However, the earnings of the
prisoners are considerably less than the
expenses OF the prison, the deficiency for
the next two years being estimated at
81, 900.
Prisoners must have employment for
their own good, and il is the duty OF the
State TO provide for this want. In my
judgment the pententiary should be more
nearly self-supporting. In providing adj
ditiOnal or more remuneratve work, how
ever, care should be taken 10 limit il TO
such classes of employment as will least
affect free labor. 1t would be well TO con-
slider the ACCESSIBILITY of authorizing the
hiring out Of short-term convicts TO work
upon the constr uctiOn and repair Of county
rOada
Additional cell room is asked TO be pro
vided at the prison, and appropriations are
requested for the construction of hospital
81 a
vatOr the purchase OF cemetery grounds
and the furnishing Of apartments for the
superintendent. The necessity for these
additional accommodations is fully stated
in the report.
WEST VIRGINIA REFORM SCHOOL.
This useful institution was opened in
July last and at the end of the fiscal year |
there were six inmates / learn from the |
President of the Board that the number |
has since increased TO fifteen. The success |
that has thus far attended the school, and
the number of commitments made since its
organization, indicate its future usefulness |
in the work of depressing and checking |
tendencies TO crime in the youth Of the
State.
Every needed facility for the vigorous
conduct Of this work should be afforded the
school. An appropriation of $4,000 for
1891 and like sum for 1892 are recommend
ed in the reports of the Directors and Su-
perintendent.
THE MILITIA.
The condition of our military is not as
as il should be. II has been
found impossible by reason of inadequate
appropriations, TO fully carry out the re-
quirements of the law.
In view of the fact that our National
Guard, or active militia, is uniformed and
equipped al the expense Of the general gov
eminent, it would seem that the State
ought willingly assume the obligation of
the pecuniary aid necessary TO
and maintain thoroughly cred
liable and efficient organization. We have
at present one brigade composed OF two
regiments Of ten companies each a roster
of the force and d detailed statement of the
military supplies on hand accompanies the
report of the Adjutant General.
| recommend reasonable appropriations
to carry out the provisions of the law re-
specting annual inspections and encamp-
ments and TO put the organization upon
footing of general efficiency and strength.
have already referred to the production
of coal and coke, and to the rapid develop
ment of the mining industry. During the
past two years the number of fatalities has
been comparatively small, and no protract-
ed strikes or serious labor troubles have
occurred. The State is fortunate in that
her mining population Is largely composed
of thrifty, moral and law-abiding citizens,
and it is to be hoped that in the future de-
velopment of this industry the intrOduc-
ton of obnoxious labor classes may not be
Our mining laws are conser-
vative, and effective in affOrding protec-
tiOn and reasonable comforts 10 employees
without working unnecessary hardships
upon operators.
The reports of the Inspectors of Mines
will be read with interest They describe
the condition of the various colleries
throughout the State, show the number
and character of accidents and fatalities,
and present other matter worthy Of consid-
Grafton.
STATE BUREAU OF LABOR
The first biennial report of the Commits
sioner of Labor is laid before you. 1t dis
cusses at length various subjects relating
to labor and industrial interests. 1t is TO
be regretted that it does not also contain
a larger amount of statistical information,
so classified and arranged as TO exhibit in
detail the present condition Of labor in the
various departments of industry and
fuller view of the States progress in in
dustrial development. This, however, the
Commissioner explains, is due to the lack
of facilities for obtaining such information,
and the labor and time necessarily re-
quired to organize the bureau.
CAPITOL BUILDING.
Some needed repairs have been made 10
the Capitol building beyond the funds
available for payment thereof, rendering |
an appropriation necessary for that pur-
pose. Other repairs should be made and |
proper appropriations therefor are recon-
mended
BERKELEY SPRINGS.
The State should take pride in this far
famed watering place, which it holds in
trust for the public under grant from Lord
Fairfax. The grounds and buildings have
been recently improved, and the manage
ment of the property is very satisfactory. |
The report of the Board of Trustees, with |
accompanying vouchers is herewith sub |
mitted
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
submit herer h a communication from
the West Virginia Historical and Anti
quarian Society," and commend the same
to your careful perusal.
THE FORCE BILL.
There is pending in Congress measure
designed to extend Federal control TO Con
gressional elections. | forbear discussing
at length this most dangerous and objec-
tionable measure. believing its passage i'm
probable in the present state Of public SEN
iiment throughout the country. Should IL
become a law, however, would strongly
recommend q change Of the date for hold
ing the State and county elections, in order
TO remove them from the danger OF Fed
eral interference