The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-29
N0CHANGESAREMADE
GOVERNOR AND BOARD OF cox
Troll At REFORM SCHOOL
superfnt~ndeRt and Mrs. Weston
Ow~rworked Empfeye Given a
yacatfon-suraero on the simffkn-
Wafia County,


Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Inteiilgencer.
CHEHALIs. Aug. =. - Gov Rogers.
Hon H. J. Sns~ely. Judge staIicup and
Col ks9path. members o. TIE state board
Of control arrived IL Tic city yesterday
10 inspect the state reform school. They
were accompanied by MRS. Rogers ard
Mrs Snigeiy. Travelling Auditor Lister
vas also a member OF the party. They
were met az the depot b. a number Of
citizens. proceeded at once 10 the school
and began work.
In the eyening a reception was given 81
the pari0r OF the ST. Helen's hotel. which
was attended BY 6 large number Of repre-
sentative citizens. accompanied b. their
ladies Before the close Of the evening
Mayor Stewart called those present 70
order and made 8 neat speech Of wei
come 10 the state officials AL respond
ed Tho governor was greatly pleased
with MS reception b. the citizens OF Che
halls. he said. lie spoke "a very nztter
ing terms OF the work being done at the
reform school. he wanted the people o.
the state 10 understand that the board
% control appreciates the great reSpom-
sibiIity IL has in the management Of this
Institution. IL Is anxious for the success
Of the school. and other considerations
viii not De allowed TO enter into the so
luton Of the questions that may arise.
The governor commended the work OF
Supt WeStendoTf Speeches weTe made
Reynolds. u. &. Milett. Prof. Weston
dorf ard others.
Tho governor and the board spent the
night At the reform school. and took the
train this afternoon Zoe Vancouver. Be-
fore leaving Gov. Rogers said IN an inter-
View With the P0st-LatslllgeDceF GORE
spondeat:
'"The impression made upon the board OF
control b. It's visit 70 the reform school
was favorable IN the extreme. Prof.
Westendorf il unauestionably especially
adapted 10 the work he has In charge. The
board OF control IL honestly and earnestly
engaged Ia the attempt TO 50 manage the
state Institutions that their conduct may
be a credit 10 the state OF Washington and
the present administration. We have been
particularly pleased with the conduct Of
affairs az the reform school. Evidences
are at hand Of conscientious and patient
work, and we beliGve that the institution
Is in good hands; that It's prospects for the
future are Of the best. Aad We look for
ward 10 the future OF that institution with
entire confidence.
''WiIl you state definitely" the governor
was asked. whether the board OF control
is inclined TO make any changes in the
man cement Of the reform SCHOOL,
mir, Westendorf VIII remain In charge"
the governor replied. 81 have given the
reasons why he should remain"
The governor was asked about the policy
Of the hoard IN regard to the appointment
Of subordlnates at the school He said:
''The board has not arrived az a definite
conclusion, except IN part One man who
has been ar the school for six years. with
out a single day ofI-every day and night
including Sundays. he has been on duty
has been given a months vacation. his pay
TO he continued during his absence as a
reward for faithful service. That Is the
only case in which the board has taken any
positive action IN regard to the subordinate
positions"
The governor concluded By saying that
the board Is extremely anxious that the IN
terests Of the wards OF the state at present
IN the reform school shall be as closely
looked after in the future as In the past
There shall be no letting down Of the
previous high standard maintained.
Before adtonrning. the board re-employ-
Cd Mr. Westendcrf at 81. 20 year and Mrs.
Westenaorf at yis0