Hutchinson gazette., 1898-04-14


the discipline in the least degree, hi
has, through cultivated spirit of em
ulatiOn, established among the inma'eI
feeling that compares fayorably will
that esprit du corps found in the bes
military organizations. Those whC
have visited the reformatory have ONLY
words OF commendation for its man
sgement. Condemnation comes from
those who stand sfar of and cry "un-
cleanl unclean" knowing nothing Of
that which they condemn.
Assistant Superintendent Hopkins
who has the immediate charge of the
officers and the several departments, has
inculcated his own love of order, en-
erGy. discipline, and nestness. Being
q practical business man, he leaves
nothing undOne, and never fails to have
personal knowledge Of every depart
ment and workshop. The inmates
know him to be man of his word,
strict, yet kind, and one who faithfully
carries out all he promises, whether for
reward or punishment. There is, there
fore a rare emulation among all, officers
and inmates, to merit his approval,
which can be secured only by the strict
est attention to humane rules and reg
ulations. Long before the close of his
first year he has done much to success
fully cOunteract the influence of the
political adherants who preceded him.
The result of such management as
the present is that every department is
neat. clean, and the men orderly and
respectful There IS striving to Sc
cure advancement, it beng apparent
that the officers really desire to make
every man and boy good citizen.
They are taught trades, coming out
blacksmiths, carpenters, stone cutters,
farmers, gardeners, engineers, tailors,
shOemakers, laundrymen, and CLERKS,
each one we'll qualified to make his liv
ing at his new trade. The instruction
is thorough, it being kept in mind that
they NAV have a chance when beyond
the immediate influence of the institu-
ton.
1t Is fully appreciated that the dan
ger lies in the first few days of freedom
and here is where the influence of the
present management is made apparent.
Special pains are taken to find employ
ment for the inmates when released.
1t is easy to find fault with any insti-
tuition, but before utteriDg the words,
make an inspection of the Reformatory
and then visit the penitentiary and re
form school after which make an hon
est comparison. Look inSO its disci-
pline aud economical management.
Nothing is concealed. Only men who
have but narrow space between the
eyes with low foreheads, will permit pre-
judice to dictate their words of con-
demnation.
Mention should be made of the educa
tiOnal facilities afforded the inmates
Under charge of Charles D. Hibbard,
a man whose name has been promi-
nently mentioned in his district
(Fourth) for Con gress, the school ranks
high and is dong good work. He has
cast behind him political ambition IN
his zeal IN this work. The good work
in this department by G. D. Bartlett of
Allen county, one of the best disciplin-
arians in the West, as we'll as an ex-
cellent educator, is recognized by all as
adding to the effectiveness of the
schools. Clarence Huff, of Topeka.
makes the third of this trio doing the
State and the inmates slch beneficial
work.
The thirty officers of the Reformatory
constitute a working, harmonious fam
lily each one animated with zeal and
we'll directed energy. A slOth is not
permitted to remain, therefore every
one is filed with enthusiastic ardOr,
that ardor that causes the Hutchinson
Reformstory, under its present man
sgement to be noted for its good work
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