The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1893-01-13

itation and investigation Of penal and re-
formatory institutions by such a body.
Our board ID also authorised to examine
and pass upon NIL plans for 5ails, hospi-
tails and other simifnr buildings, and the
value Of this wise provision ia clearly
shown by the greatly improved sanitary
arrangements for buildings of this charac-
ter which have been erected since It's crc-
alton. IL Inns labored faithfully In the
discharge OF Its duties, and all movements
in this direction should be encouraged and
assisted.
The board has nlso been of great service
to mo In the requirement OF necessary In
formation IN the discharge of my duties.
Great credit is duo to Mr.. Drodhcad, the
efflcIcnt secretary, through whose tireless
efforts In the great cause Of charities and
corrections. this good work has been so
cxcellently performed.
At different times tho members Of this
board have represented the state as dele
gates to the various national conferences
and congresses that have met within the
last two years. The great advantage de-
rived from attending these national as
seniblles Is the benefit they receive from
comforting with those who have had long
experience In this work and 1t was largely
through the efforts Of this board that the
national conference OF charities and cor
rectIons was recently held within our state
hu event winch Nao "a MUGS f'"N"- ''-~
ut to us.
| cannot too highly commend the good
work OF this department md do not hesitate
I'd recommend an increased appropriation
to enable 1t to continue Its valuable service.
CONCLUSION.
/ desire before closing this, my last official
communications relative 10 state AFFAIRS. to
return to the whole people Of the state my
sincere and heartfelt thanks for the uni
form Kindness, consideration and courtesy
with which my public actions have been re-
ceIvcd and sustained.
Ny colleagues charged with the contro!
of the various branches OF the executive
department In the past two years bn,e nf-
e,r'ied me every assistance In tue disen'rge
Of my duties. and to tneiii i u. % :, NJ =
every expression OF gratitude They nave
all iubored earnestly and faithfully. and
with marked success, for tn honest ana
economical administration Of their various
departments and for the general welfare
of the whole people. feel that the entire
state administration for the past two years
will bear the scrutiny OF the most search
Ing investigation And TO the honorable
gentleman whose acknowledged ability and
probiiy have LED the people 10 select Inn
to art as our chief executive for the next
two years, | can extend no more plcnshni
greeting than TO express the HOBO thal ne
may enjoy the same degree Of full comb
dencc. hclpfulness and respect which II
has been my pleasure to receive.
The wisdom and good judgment OF our
people may always he relied upon 10 carry
forward stc work Of good government,
and have every conidrnc, that the many
difficult and intricate problems which will
be pressed upon you for solution Will r.
ceive that fun and careful consideration nj
your hands which shall fully Justify the
great confidence which Is repos.d In you.
as EXPRESSED by Your sc,rcS,n TO the I'M
por,lnt positions which yon now occupy.
for upon yonr actions will largely depend
the future prosperity of our beloved state.
Aud now, In conclusion. invoke III"
blessings of Almighty God upon your de
alterations JOHN l.. kOUTr.