The herald., 1895-01-10

has been the subject OF much controversy, and
advisor OF the board on that subject has
been the result-three being in favor of retains
ing Mr.. Sanders and two emphatically OPP
posed. AT my requess a legislative committee
OF Investigation was appointed, and its report
exoneratcd Mr. Sanders and those supporting
him for the position.
This has been unfortunate disputatfon,
and as far us | have been able to learn, more or
less personal and local in its effect Personally
believe Mr.. sanders to be a remarkably ell
cient man, considering his infrmty, and one
deeply interested in the success of this institu-
ton. The mere question of financial success
should not suBe'sede the charitable objects for
which it was instituted. 1t has proven nearly
self-supporting, and believe will be entirely
so under favorable auspices
demand for = 0, 900 extra for maintenance
will be asked, together with sufficient money
should be carefully considered. The latter is
imperative. The fact that these unfortunates.
are striving to become seltsupporting war
rants announcement ut the hands of the state,
and il is to be hoped that proper assistance
will be granted them.
HOME FOR FEEBLE-MINDEp CHILDREN
This is another of our charitable institutions
OF which the state may justly feel proud. One
can scarcely conceive what ju iiefous training,
thoughtful experiences and unselfsh, patient
love can accomplish with such unfortunntes.
visit to this home was made and ii is with
pleasure | commend the management under
DR. Osborne and his un firing and faithful
wife. Their efforts in behalf OF the deploruble
inmates are worthy OF more kind words than
can express in this brief instrument
PRESTON SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY AND WHITTIER
STATE SCHOOL.
The Preston school was formally opened for
work on July 1, 1894. Its objects embrace
about the same class of work as Whittier. The
homo is located at most attractive spot, and
is susceptible of being made one of the most
beautiful in the state. The board has ap-
pointed as superintendent Mr. +. Carl Bank, a
man educated to that work and is in every
way most fortunate selection. His report TO
the trustees is brief and concise, and contains
several practical ideas. His suggestion as to
the amendment of the law is pertinent and
should not be neglected. (See page 10 of the
report.) most earnestly urge that you read
the same. The appropriations asked for are
necessary and should be considered The
members of this board are worthy OF conf
oencc. and their interest in the success OF the
school commendable. l deem the work
these two schools OF the utmost importan,e to
the Interests of our people.
The Whittier school has proved its useful
ness. Certainly its educational management
has shown what judiclous training can accom-
plish with such class of offende.s, who If
confined in our state prisons would never Offer
promise oil reformation. The last legislature
contemplated remedying defect in the
organic law, but evidently erred in its CON
structon. The report OF the board will fully
adyi.e you thereof. 1t is TO be regretted that
so e1hcient a superintendent as DR.. Walter
Lindley could not be retained, for he ha
proved himself the natural friend OF these
committed to this institution The board was
fortunate in procuring so able a su. ce ssor.
This Institution is in efficient hands, who have
managed its affairs with skill and care.
INSANE AsYLUMs.
All of these asyums are under able manage
ment, and thorough ins pection and investiga-
ton satisfy me that they are i'll better condi
tion than at any time since their organization.
The expense TO the state or supporting these
establishments is certainly very great, and the
burden an enormous one on the taxpayers. !
do not see how this can be remedied. except
by either a diminuton of the force employed
or reduction in the pay OF the EN- tloyees l
am not prepared TO say that eth r is desirable
or warranted The expense of maintenance is
economically administered. and but little
saving, if any, could be plished in that
direction.
STATE PRISONS
Ifeel warranted in saying that these institu-
tons have never been more acceptablv man
aged than during the last four years, and equal
credit is due to all come cted with them, and
believe that every effort has been put forth 10
subserve the interests of the state
The report OF the board, which also conta ms
the reports of Wardens Hale md Aull, is re-
plete with valuable sug estons, and should be
most carefully considered. The suggestion as
to nsolidating the two prisons at Fol,om is
highly important. san Quentin prison is old,
and II continued, should at once be rebuilt |
The cells so long in use are naturally sutu-
rated with all the poisons incident to their |
use. Humanity at lea demands something |
more modern. am informed that the entire |
plant can be transferred to Folsom at a cost |
land would probably more than equal the cost. !
With the extra expense at San Quentin for |
power, lights and water alone. will pay for this
outlay in i've years, to say nothing of the ex-
pense OF two arrangements instead or one At
Folsom there is standing idle water power
in the state, and by the purchase
OF few more acres of land, all the farm pro-
ducts necessary for the prison be pro-
duced These prisons should certainly be
made selt-supIorting If not profitable We
have so many dependents to care for why not |
permit the crinina cla's to care for them
SO YES as well as help to care for others? Di- |
rector DePue's suggestion on page of the re-
port, as to the classification and separation of |
the hardened from the lesser criminal, should |
be carried out. The board has full power now,
and no legislation is needed fur this when |
proper accommodations are furnished.
NORMAL SCHOOLS.
The reports OF the three normal schools show
the excellent condition which they are in, and |
the statistics exhibited prove their utility. |
Every year increases their standard of pro-
feiency, which is manifested by the advanced
superiority of the teachers of our public |
schools who have graduated from them.
The liberality OF the state toward extending
facilities is unequaled by any of our
sister states. and she has receive great com
mendation from those whose lives and abili-
ties have been spent in the Gauss of edu-
cation.
An appropriation of $4,000 was made by
the last legislature for an additional building
at San Jose, which renders that institution |
complete and sufficient for all practical pur-
POoNs n
priation, and for similar purpose, of $75 200
was made for the normal school at Los Angeles
and its wants are now well supplied.
The financial management of these schools
through their several boards of trustees mer- |
its approval, and their economic admini,tra.
ton entities them to praise.
STATE UNIVERSITY
desire to call your attention to the pressing |
needs of this great educational institution. |
and know OF no more effective way of accom-
plishing it than to quote what Dr. Bonte and |
President Kellogg have just stated to me:
These very eXlgent demands come to u.s. ns |
VIII be seen, from the scientific side of the |
university, and the university cannot keen !
pace with the growth of science, particularly |
applied science. without knowledge of which |
our people will fail to see the use of university
and send their sons elsewhere, unless we are |
provided with the means of instruction
1.-THE regents and faculties have long given |
anxious thought to these matters, and the |
finance committee IL months ago formulated |
report after four years of discussion which |
was su admitted to and approved by the hoard
of regents. 1t is as follows:
The TACT is, the university, in response to a |
great public demand. is expanding in every |
direction, and the appeal from almost every |
department. OF the university for more room |
ana greater facilities is emphatic and urgent |
" Inc construction of large building, that |
Will aHord room for the educational depart |
ments now cramped and crowded in insults |
PIE quarters; that will furnish space for the |
classlncaton ana display of the very valuable |
collections now concealed in boxes or slowed !
away IN lockers, and which should be placed |
IN a properly arr snged museum; that will per |
mt tne shelving OF more books and supply |
room Tor study and reading in connection with |
the increasing library; that will enable n |
arge audience to be seated in a well-lIghted |
warmed and ventilated auditorium; and in |
whlch suitable fire-proof vaults can be con- |
structed Tor the preservation of the payers and |
spatf in,