Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-02-24

ommends the purchase of a tract of
land of twenty-five acres for farm and
garden purposes. A total appropria-
ton of S105,30O is recommended for the
institution.
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
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.
mulgated and are being employed. An
excellent class of students is in attend
ance Laboratory quarters are made
quate and more room needed for scion
tific instruction and demonstration. The
committee recommend an appropriation
+of S27,7OO for the institution.
STATE UNIVERSITY.
The institution ranks favorably with
others OF a similar class. It is not richly
endowed as those of some other states
and Shows cramped The mil
ltary training is commended. Needed
repairs should be made, to remedy the
defects of wear and tear. The committee
recommends the passage of Senate Bill
No. SO, providing a tax of two-fifths of a
mill for the maintenance of the state
university.
STATE e SCHOOL.
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 .
lhere is no sewerage, no room available
for hospital, and the facilities of the
place are wholly inadequate. The insti-
tuition is well kept so far as the efforts of
the superintendent and employees are
concerned and the per capita cost of
Keeping pupils much less than other
similar institutions. The committee
recommends an appropriation of SOL 1850.
SOLDIERS HOME.
The soldiers home is well and eco
nomically managed and its buildings are
in good repair. The commandment and
matron are diligently observant of the
comfort of inmates. The institution
needs some improvements. The com
mlttee recommends a total appropriation
of S13,50O.
MAYvILLE FORMAL.
The school is well and carefully man
aged: Increased attendance has rem
pered present facilities inadequate. An
assembly is needed and provision for an
additional wing ought to be made if the
resources would justify it. The incom-
plete sewerage system must be looked to
by the state, and $500 is recommended
for this purpose. Supt. Carhart is com
p%llnented for good work done. The
trustees are congratulated for their earn
est efforts for the best interests of the
school. A total appropriation of S22,-
3O is recommended.
VALLEY CITY NORMAL.
The institution has pressing needs
like the Mayville school, The buildings
lack minor repairs. The water supply is
not completely distributed, threatening
insurance. lightning facilities are also
inadequate. Steam heating plant has
taken the place of furnace and this out
lay is approved. President Mcfarland
ana the management are COMMUNICATED
TOR good work done. Total a%ppropria-
ton of s25,135 recommended.
sTATE PEN1TENTIARY.
Appropriation of $4,000 by the last leg
lslature has been utilized in the erection
OF a warden's residence which has af-
forded more room in the institution
proper. Increase Of cell room will soon
De demanded by the increasing number
OF commitments but the committee does
not urge the feature at this time. Total
appropriations Of s49, 100 are recon.
mended, of which $500 is for an electric
light plant.