Arizona republican., 1899-01-18

IndtuTdlly increase III nunlD0rS ana the IeXpense Of maintenance is accordingly
 greater. If some plan can be devised
 whereby the labor of the convicts can be utilized to help defray the cost of maintaining the prison, without inter- lfering with the earnings of free wage
 workers irl the territory, it will be a great relief to taxpayers. I will heart fly cooperate with you in any legisla- tiOn which will bring about such Q re- suit. l commend the report of the su- perintendent, and concur with the rec concentrations it contains
 l also earnestly request the adoption of the recommendations of the auditor that a special tax be levied to meet the | expenses Of the prison, and a prison fund created, instead Of drawing on the general fund, as is now being done. It can make little difference to the tax payers, as a large levy has now to be made on the general fund account, which could be reduced, and warrants outstanding upcn that fund draw 10 per cent interest. I believe it would be far better fer the territory if each in stitution could have a fund of it's own for maintenance. I also recommend that the expenses of the prison be set tied monthly, instead of quarterly, as is now the practice.
 INSANE ASYLUM
 I submit herewith the report of the superintendent of the insane asylum, which sets out in detail the conditions of the asylum. As in the case of the prison, the present management has been but a short time in control, and as many radical changes and improve ments have been made, quite heavy ex- penditures have been incurred. Fur ther improvements are no doubt neces- sary, in order to derive the maximum advantages to the unfoTtunates there confined.
 l believe that the officers are capable and worthy, and that Lne institution is well conducted.
 The number of inmates has increased considerably in the last few years, and it may be that the capacity of the building should be enlarged. I rec ommend that a committee be appoint ed to investigate the matter, to the end that the greatest advantag ges possible can come to the unfortunate inmates who are so sadly afflicted What was a sufficient tax to maintain the asylum a few years ago may be insufficient now, when added numbers have to be provided for; and I think the asylum fund should be made sufficient for all purposes connected with the institu-
 
 fund to cover deficiencies may not be necessary.
 Your attention is invited to the re- port of the superintendent, the recom- i of which are concurred in. |
 EDUCATIONAL.
 The university at Tucson and the normal school at Tempe are highly !! creditable institutions, and of incal- | culable benefit to the territory. The i show a very high order of ability, entirely satisfactory to their | patrons.
 The advantages Of an advanced edu 1 cati0nal system can hardly be over estimated. Our common schools can not be eXcelled anywhere in the Union
 Many improvements have been made | in buildings at the university and at | the normal school during the last two years, and it may be that others are necessary. I concur in the recommen- lations made by the officers of the in ;titUtions, and I urge you to legislate iberally in their behalf
 CAPITOL BUILDING.
 Act No. g of the Nineteenth legisla- -ure authorized the erection of a capi- -ol building a. Phoenix, to cost $100,- )00. and bonds amounting in value to hat sum, to be known as capitol build ng bonds, were authorized to be is sued. Congress ratified and confirmed he act and the bonds were issued. The following extract from the re- port of the secretary Of the cGmmis- 'ion explains what has been done to late:
 ''The records of the preceding com mission show that these bonds were is ued and sold to c. R. Mayors, Colum- JUS, Ohio, at par. A commission of 1a per cent was allowed to c. R. May IFS for making the sale. The proceeds if the sale of the bonds were received <, y the territorial treasurer on or about f August 18th, 1898. The present com nission organized August 18th, 1898. I y electing D. B. Gage chairman and l, '. H. Parker secretary. The cOmmis- | ion, acting on advice from the attor- f ey-general, re-advertised for plans 7 or capitol building to be erected at a . ost not to exceed S100.000. I 'On November 1st, 1898, the commis- : ion proceeded to select from sixteen d ifferent sets of plans the one which r hey thought was best adapted to suit . he requirements for ArizOnas future \ apitol. The plan selected is so ar ', anged as to answer all present require- i len.s, and will admit of future addi- f Ons without detracting from the ap- . earance Of the building. Sealed proposals for the erection of T he capitol building were received and Y pensd January 10th, 1899. After con = dering the different bids, the contract VI as awarded to Thomas Lowell of Den ~ 1n, Texas. The law allows Mir Lowell i' wenty days in which to perfect his n ond; so that at this date the contract !, not completed. ii - - ~The amount of MT. Lovell's contract i'll be S95.000, in addition to which we h ave superintendent's salary. arehi- . sct's fees, clerk hire. advertising and f. ther incidental expenses, which will :, mount to something more than our ;;tt ppropriation. r. .s,Ehn h11ildino -nuoht tn he of fire "