The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-29
BLIND INSTITUTE AFFAIRS.
Deputy Auditor Harris Dealings with
superintendent Glascock.

The board of trustees Of the Institute for
the Blind will meet to-day to make con-
tracts for supplies for the coming month.
The fiscal year for ali the State institu-
tons ends Saturday, and it is understood
that the Institute for the Blind will be able
to turn over to the state treasurer from
81 500 to 81 800 Of the fund allowed at the
first of the year for mainteQance.
Although the management OF this institu-
ton makes a good showing financially at
the end of each year, slight irregularities
seem to crop out occasionally. In connec-
ton with the recent resignation of Superin-
tendent Glascock, 1t is known that Mr..
Glascock was summoned to the state audi
tors office a few weeks before he decided
to leave the institution. and there had an
interview with Deputy Auditor Hart that
was not enjoyed by the superintendent. A
week later Captain Hart called in Super
intendent Glascock and the board of
trustees and directed their attention TO
some points in the law governing the State
institutions.
Mr. Glascock it will be recalled, rendered
his resignation at the last meeting or the
board stating at the time that he desired
to take up university Work. me reslSna-
ton came as a surprise to the trustees, but
was accepted MI Glascoek, GonsenI ING 70
was the time set by the board TO name
new superintendent. few weeks prior to
the resignation of the superintendent,
Deputy Auditor Hart had him come TO the
office The deputy auditor had noticed
popularity about the vouchers lnat mad
been sent in by the superintendent and de-
sired an explanation. Mr.. Glascock came
and explained the matter satisfactorily. On
this occasion Deputy Hart took occasion 70
speak to the superintendent about another
matter concerning the institution which
had been causing some comment Thls was
in relation to Mr.. GlaScocks nephew, q
m Illinois. who
ing with the superintendent family and
at ending the city school. The young man,
of the Glascock family, had been kept at
the expense of the State. Captain Hart
called the superintendent attention to the
fact, and the latter replied that he thought
this rather small matter to complain of.
Captain Hart agreed that, while the main
no9 H fhe un State he was Of tRs
opinion that the nephew should pay MS
board and that the amount should be
Glascock left the auditors office with the
statement that his nephew would probably
not remain with the family much longer.
young man a member OF his family.
Shortly after this interview the board of
trustees met. and during the session Dep
the superintendent. He called attention to
the Null law, which provides that an Item
lied statement of all supplies purchased by
the State institutions shall be submitted to
the auditor of state. The deputy auditor
announced that this law would nave TO Dc
more strictly followed by the trustees
Deputy Hart further called attention to the
law requiring competitive bidding on all
supplies for the State. 1t appears that the
superintendent had been authorized by the
board to purchase certain supplies from
private firms. Deputy Auditor Hart says
the board explained this matter also and
there appeared to be no dissatisfaction AT
the next meeting of the board came the
resignation OF Superintendent Glascock. 1t
was rumored yesterday that a member Of
the board of trustees was about TO resign
but nothing is known of this at the state
of