The record-union., 1899-02-08

which they live, and manufacture much
of their clothing, but this condition, in
our Judgment can be very largely ex-
tended. For instance, in the tSate Pris-
ons there is labor available to cultivate
and produce and manufacture almost ev-
erything requisite for any public institu-
ton, and at most of the hospitals, with
very slight expense, chiefly for super
intendency and management, great deal
can be also produced, oftentimes great
deal more than can be used at the insti-
tuition itself, and by an intelligent system,
if the labor of the various institutions and
the land available in connection with each
were also utilized, there could be a pro-
duction in food and manufactures which
could be easily and cheaply exchanged
to the great benefit of the State finan-
cially, and to the great benefit OF the
inmates of these various institutions,
mentally and physically; and we suggest
that some general management be provid
ed for the distribution of the available
labor within our State institutions, in
such manner that this end may be ac-
complished
We regret that time has not permitted
us to go more into detail regarding the
various matters to which our attention
has been brought. Our investigation has
excited our sympathy and called forth
the very best exercise of our judgment
in the consideration of the various mat
ters with which we have come in contact,
and we trust that this is but the begin
ming of a systematic investigation from
time to time of these institutions, and we
have no doubt whatever that as result
their conduct and management of the
same will be better in every respect. and
the State also will be financially bene-
flied.
COMMISSION IN LUNACY.
Tenth. This commission, organized un-
der the law two years ago, has diligent-
ly worked during the past two years, and
has done a great deal in the lines for
which it was employed, but we are forced
to the conclusion that it's work is unnec-
essary and only reptition of much labor
which has always been and now is being
done at the various institutions and is
by existing laws imposed upon the proper
the management of these institutions so
far as possible And, for instance, we
submit that If a schedule of supplies
which it is thought will be required for
the ensuing year at each institution is
prepared by the manager thereof, and ad-
vertisements inserted therefor and when
the bids are received that they shall be
submitted as are all the monthly bills,
to the Board of Examiners to approve
both before action is taken regarding
them it simplifies the present machinery
fore, we advise the abolishment of this
commission.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ADDITIONS
THERETO.
Eleventh. Our examination shows us
that the provisions of the Act of March
23 1875, regarding the approval of plans
and specifications for buildings, etc., by
the Governor, Attorney General and Sec
retary OF State-prdctlCdlly the bOdfu OF
Examiners-and that no work shall be
done hereunder until such approval, and
that no changes shall be made after their
adoption except with the approval or this
board, have been too often ignored, and
at great loss to the State, and we rec
ommend that the provisions of this Act
should be strictly enforced in all depart
mentS.
(Signed) John H. Dickinson, John ].
Boyce, E. W. Chapman, w. F. Prisk, c.
NJ Simpson, Committee.
F. i Brandon Clerk