Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-01-06

much appreciated by the inmates For the hrst
time in the history of the institution the last !
Legislature appropriated 800 for the purpose Of
employing an ocullst to give special treatment
to the eyes OF pupils, and much benefit has been
derived therefrom although the eSuct extent
cannot yet be determined.
The number OF inmates in the Ohio working |
home for the blind, at Iberia, Morrow county, on
Novemborl5, 1893 was 81, an increase OF one over
the previous year. The per capita cost for 1893
was ti5i.4j, decrease OF s21.2l as compared
with 1892 A number OF improvements have
been made in the buildings, plumbing, etc. Tho
management say that the great need is sufficient
capital with which 10 buy broom material TO
keep the factory in good working condition. 1t
is admitted that the institution cannot be made
self-supporting; but 1 suggest that whether
from every consideration of humanity and per.
manent good of the state it is not wise policy
to help the unfortunate inmates to help them
selves,
On November Is, 1893, the Chic institution for
feeble.minded youth had 300 inmates; on No
vember 10, 1892, 1t mad S25. The per capita cost
in 1893 was SiSL5s; in 1892 it was sl4225 in 1891
1t was a1I9 80; in 1899 1t was Sl5l4C A contract
has been made for the construction of fire es-
capes on the girls new building An appropri-
alton of sl,50O was made for the extension OF
the gas works, but the management believe that
1t would be economicalto use electric light from
power to be located OF the penitentiary
GIRLS INDUSTRIAL HOME.
The number OF inmates on November 49, 1893,
was BAL; on November 10, 1892, the number was
32T. The per capita cost for 1898 was 800 90;
for 1892, 40; for 1891, Lao; for $780,
Sis 81; for 1880 &ll6s3 for 1888 S1i445, and for
1887, s1CS 96. The health Of the inmates OF this
institution has been remarkably good during
the past year. Commencing with the present
fiscal year, the schools have been graded.
BOYS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL,
The number OF inmates on November IS, 1898,
was 126; on November 10, 1892, the number was
I'll. The per capita cost for 1893 was tTS34 In
1892 the per capita cost was sl22,2l. This was
| the year when the great deficiency incurred by
| the previous admins tration had to be provided
| for, and therefore so much bad to be added to
the cost of running the institution. In 1891, the
| per capita cost was 1924; in 1890, it was So303
| 1t is believed that the institution is more
| economically managed than ever before in its
| history-indeed, more economically than any
like institution in the country. At the last ses-
sion OF the legislature special appropriat tion of
| Sl6 900 was made for stand-plpe and increased
water facilities, made necessary by the collar sc
of the old stand-pipe. The discipline at the in
| stitution has been increased, partially by the
introduction of the military system. The
board of trustees of this institution urgently ap-
| peal for additional accommodations.
| The total capacity OF the buildings as origin
| ally intended, accommodates $50 inmates There
is now an overflow which calls for the erection
of three additional cottages In order that there
| should be proper accommodations. So crowded
is this institution that the trustees have felt it
| incumbent upon them 10 notify the authorities
| of Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Lucas, Franklin and
Montgomery counties, that no more boys would
| be received from their courts until further no
| tice In addition 10 the ding, great
| evil incident to the lack of accommodations is
the fact that boys have to be discharged before
| they have realized fully the re!ormatory In
| fuences OF the institution, in order that others
under sentence of the courts, may be admitted.
THE EXPERIMENT STATION.
ask for an appropriation of $4,000 with which
to erect buildings on the farm purchased by the
station located in Wayne county. l call the at.
tention of the general assembly to the details
of the proposed work in the report of said
board, and suggest that in so far as the revenues
will permit this important interest to agrcul.
ture should be promoted by suitable appropria-
ton
LIVE STOCK COMMISSION.
The report OF the live stock commission dis
closes some of the results of their work in the
investigation of hcg cholera which of the
greatest Importance to the agricultural inter
ests of the state. In the cases under their con
troll during every stage of the disease, from the
day Of infection onward, the percentage of re
coveries was eightytve and a half And in the
field work in several localities where the ami
mails were treated early, the same high percent
age of recoveries was maintained. In the bes
interests of the producers and consumers o
pork, there is urgent need that this commission
ShOuld De furnished with an additional apprO
priation for finishing line of investigation
which the board is satisfied promises much good
NECESSITY FOR ECONOMY.
1t will be observed by the reports that the
several boards and superintendents OF the pub
lie institutions of the states are asking for in
creased appropriations For the most part
these would seem to be reasonable, but canno
forbear 10 remind the general assembly that
in view OF the condition of the revenues of thu
state and the other conditions to which have
referred, it would not be prudent to enter upol
any work not heretofore authorized except il
cases of most pressing necessity. The compile
ton of the public institutions already unde
way will make demands upon the public treas
ury quite equal TO its available revenues.
The party charged with the legislation of III
state has had committed to it great trust, 70
the faithful execution of which it will be hel,
to the strictest accountability. For the excep
tional confidence bestowed by the people i
must give in turn the best and highest service
1t should keep expenses safely within the reve
nues There should be no increase in the rate
of taxation which cannot well be avoided in tn
, absence of the most prudent economy. If tn
, majority party OF the general assembly shal
administer its responsible duties with honest
I and fidelity and economy, and use its grea
power only for the general good, as l conhdent
believe II can be relied upon 10 do, it will f.
ther demonstrate its fitness for public trus,
! and receive the continued confidence of III
e people.
: WIN. MCKINLEY.
. Columbus January l. 1893
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