The record-union., 1895-01-10

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stltutIons. it Is absolutely necessary that
systematic and uniform method of
keeping accounts should be established,
particularly so with institutions of like
character, such as our Insane Asylums,
State Prisons, etc. The irregularity at
present existing in this direction leads
TO confusion, and charge which is
rightly understood by the institution
making 1t does not in many instances ap-
pear SO plainly to those whose duty it is
TO pass upon it. The Board of Examin-
ers, the Auditing Board of the State.
should be empowered by statute to en-
!orce such action, and cause every State
institution to conduct its monetary trans
actions on a Uniform basis.
DEAF, DUMB, AND BLIND INSTITUTION.
This institution is credit to our State.
It's management worthy of all praise. and
the purpose OF its creation completely
carried out. No one can visit it without
recognizing and acknowledging it's bene-
llts. 1t certainly is gratifying to me to
speak so highly of its usefulness and
management, but it is because | believe
1t is merited. | have made two visits to
TINS establishment, and carefully in
spected It's workings and financial con-
duct.
The last Legislature appropriated S75,-
OO0 for an additional building. 1t is one
OF the most complete and economical
erected during my administration. Its
1uture wants will be found in the reports
OF its Board Of Directors.
ADULT BLIND.
L have made two visits to this institu-
tlon. Both were somewhat limited. vet |
Delleve that L have fair knowledge of
It's work and methods. There are about
LIZ inmates engaged in the manufacture
OF Drooms. The home is under the super
vision OF Joseph Sanders, a blind
man, formerly in the institution as
teacher. The wisdom of placing sight
less man IN so responsible position has
been the subject of much controversy,
and division of the board on that SUBJ
Ject has been the result-three being in
favor OF retaining Mr.. Sanders and two
emphatically opposed. At my request
legislative committee of investigation
was appointed, and its report eXonerated
MIR. Sanders and those supporting him
for the position.
Ihls has been an unfortunate disputa-
tlon, and. as far as L have been able to
learn, more or less personal and local in
its effect. Personally, L believe Mr..
Sanders TO be a remarkably efficient
man, considering his inirmity, and one
deeply interested in the success of the in
stltutlon. The mere question of finan-
clal success should not supersede the
charitable objects for which it was insti-
SNSSNs 1t Las pIONSu uGdTly S6lI-SuD-
porting, and, L believe, will be entirely
SO under favorable auspices.
a demand OF $4,000 extra for mante-
nance Will be asked, together with sutfi.
clenL money to purchase additional
ground, both of which should be care
1ulIy considered. The latter is impera-
tive. The fact that these unfortunates are
STRIVING to become self-supporting, war
rants encouragement at the hands Of the
State, and 1t is to be hoped that proper
assistance will be granted them.
HOME FOR FEEBLE-MINDED CHILDREN,
This is another of our charitable insti-
tutlons or which the State may Justly feel
proud. one can scarcely conceive what
Judlclous training, thoughtful experience
and unselhsh, patient love can accomplish
with such unfortunates. A visit to this
home was made, and it Is with pleasure [
commend the management under Dr.
Osborne and his untiring and faithful
wife. Their efforts in behalf OF the de-
ploraDle inmates are worthy of more
kinds words than l can express in this
brief statement
PRESTON SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY AND
WHITTIER STATE SCHOOL.
The Preston School was formally
opened for work on July l, 1894. Its OBJ
Jects embrace about the same class of
work as Whittier. The home is located
Die OF being made one of the most beauti-
ful In the STATE. The board has appointed
as superintendent L. Carl Bank, a man
educated to that work, and is in every
way most fortunate selection. His re-
port to the trustees is brief and concise
anu contains several practical ideas. His
suggestion as to the amendment of the
law is pertinent and should not be neg
lected. (See page 10 OF report.) | most
earnestly urge that you read the same
The appropriations asked for are neces-
Sary and should be considered. The
members of the board are worthy of con-
tdence, and their interest in the success
OF the school commendable. l deem the
work OF these two schools of the utmost
importance to the interests of our people.
The Whittier School has proved its
usefulness. Certainly its educational
management has shown what iudicious
training can accomplish with such
class OF offenders, who, if confined in
our state prisons, would never offer
promise of reformation. The last Legis-
lature contemplated remedying a defect
IN the organic law, but evidently erred in
its construction. The report of the
board will fully advise you there
Of 1t is to be regretted that so
efficient superintendent as DR.. Walter
Llndley could not be retained, for he had
proved himself the natural friend of
those committed to this institution. The
board was fortunate in procuring SO able
successor. This institution is in eff
cient hands, who have managed its af-
fairs with skill and care.
INSANE ASYLUMS.
All OF these asylums are under able
management, and thorough inspection
and investigation satisfy me that thew are
IN better condltlon than at any time since
their organization. The expense to the
State OF supporting these establishments
| is certainly very great, and the burden
an onerous one on the taxpayers do
not see how this can be remedied exceDr
by either a diminution of the force
employed or reduction in the pay of
the employees. | am not prepared to saw
| that either Is desirable or warranted,
The expense of maintenance is economi-
cally administered, and but little saving.
II any, could be accomplished in that d.
rection.
STATE PRISONS.
l feel warranted in saying that these
institutions have never been moro az
ceptably managed than during the last
four years, and equal credit is due to all
connected with them, and believe that
every effort has been put forth to sub
serve the interests Of the State.
The report of the board, which also
contains the reports of Wardens Hale and
Aull, is replete with valuable sugges-
tons, and should be most carefully con-
sidered. The suggestion as to consoli-
dating the two prisons at Folsom is
| highly important. San Quentin Prison
is old, and if continued should at once be
rebuilt. The cells so long i'll use are nat
urally saturated with all the poisons in
cident TO their use Humanity at least
demands something more modern. / am
| Informed that the entire plant can be
transferred to Folsom at a cost not eX-
ppa1lnD SLIM tho Sola Of ba l., "A
would probably more than equal the
cost. With the extra exnense at San