Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
STATE 1NsrIrurroN6,

NOkIH DAKOTA NEWS
STATE INSTITUTIONS.
The report Of the special joint commit
tee appointed to visit the state institu-
lions recommended a reduction of about
sl15.Q00 in the amounts asked. The report
Is a lengthy one. each institution being
treated separately. 1t IL signed by all i've
Of the :nembers'of the committee. Messrs.
Boyd, Ames, McCanna. Allen and Dwire.
summary Of the report IL as follows:
At the state insane asylum lack OF room
for patients is the chief obstacle to the
attainment OF the best results. The sani-
tary condition of the institution Is good.
the management has conserved desir-
able condition of cleanliness and ventila-
ton, and the patients are we'll cared for.
The committee recommends the purchase
of q tract of land of 25 acres for farm
and garden purposes. A total appropria-
ton Of $105. 800 Is Recommended for the
Institution.
The agricultural college Is a source OF
valuable theoretical and practical in
formation and the expenditure Of public
money is warranted by results attained.
Scientific farm methods have been pro-
mVlgated and are being employed. An
excellent class Of students is in attend
ance. Laboratory quarters are made
quate and more room needed for scientific
instruction and demonstration. The COM
mittee recommend an appropriation OF
200 for the institution.
The state university ranks favorably
with others of similar class. 1t is not
richly endowed as those Of some other
| states and shows cramped resources. The
military training is commended. Needed
repairs should be made to remedy the
defects of wear and tear. The commit
tee recommends the passage of senate bill
50, providing a tax Of two-fifths of mill
for the maintenance of the state uni
| versity.
The needs Of the school for the deaf
are stated to be more urgent than of any
other institution. The quarters are
cramped and there is not room for more
than half Of the deaf children of the
state who should attend. New floor and
roof are needed, and the danger from fire
from stoves is strongly dwelt upon. There
Is no sewerage, no room available Tor
hospital, and the facilities of the place
are wholly inadequate. The institution Is
well kept so far as the efforts OF the
superintendent and employees are con-
cerned and the per capita cost OF keep
ing pupils much less than other similar
institutions. The committee recommends
an appropriation Of $51.65O.
The soldiers home is well and economi-
cally managed and its buildings are In
good repair. The commandant and
matron are diligently observant Of the
comfort of inmates. The institution needs
some improvements. The committee
recommends a total appropriation of
n3,5O0.
The Mayville normal school Is we'll and
carefully managed. Increased attendance
has rendered present facilities inadequate.
An assembly is needed and provision for
an additional wing ought to be made II
the resources would justify 1t. The in
complete sewerage system must be looked
to by the state, and $1,500 is recommended
Tor this purpose. Supt. Carhart is COM
plimented for good work done. The
trustees are congratulated for their
earnest efforts for the best interests OF
the school. A total appropriation OF
s22. 300 is recommended.
The Valley City normal has pressing
needs, like the Mayville school, The
buildings lack minor repairs. The water
supply is not completely distributed.
threatening insurance. Lighting facilities
are also inadequate. Steam heating plant
has taken the place of furnace and this
outlay is approved. President Mcfarland
and the management are complimented
tor good work done. Total appropriation
| Of SIS, 135 recommended.
At the state penitentiary the appropria-
ton Of 5000 by the last legislature has
been utilized in the erection of warden's
residence which has afforded more room
in the institution proper. Increase Of cell
room will soon be demanded by the In
creasing number Of commitments but the
committee does not urge the feature at
this time. Total appropriations Of $500
are recommended, of which $500 is for
an electric light plant.
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