The Holly chieftain., 1903-03-20

~AAsSA tAb ioSNAh6 tNo odts,
which four state institutions were Wis
lted. the house committee on state in
stitutions returned to Denver last
night. says the Denver News of March
10th. Sunday was spent in inspecting
the state school for deaf. dumb and
blind children at Colorado Springs The
conditions at all state institutions were
found to be excellent. and the manage
ment at each place visited was congrat-
ulated by the members of the COM
mittee. AS result of the visits,
numerous improvements will likely be
made during the next two years at all
OF the state institutions. At Pueblo
the greatest sum will probably be ex-
pended at the insane asylum. The COM
mittee found that the institution is
overcrowded, and 1t is estimated that
there are nearly $50 insane persons
now being cared for in the various
counties of the state who should be in
the insane asylum, but cannot be ac-
commodated because Of lack of room
The management of the asylum has
asked for $255, 900 for new buildings to
be erected during the next two years.
This sum is not likely to be allowed in
its intirety, but it seemed to be the
sense of the committee last night that
at least 5000. 900 should be granted to
this institution for new buildings. This
will be used in the erection of two cot
tages for the care of male patients and
an additional wing to the building now
known as the women's ward 1t is ex-
pected that these new buildings will
accommodate fully 300 more patients.
Fifty thousand dollars has also been
asked for maintenance in addition to
the one-ffth of a mill levy. which the
institution now receives annually. A
cut will also probably be made in this
maintenance fund. and it is likely that
the committee will allow but SAC, 900
for this At the state home for the
deaf, dumb and blind at Colorado
Springs. the same cry that has met the
committee at all the Institutions Wis
tied was heard. namely, that more
room is needed. The management here
has asked for $55 900 for building
fund. OF this amount 1t is proposed
to spend $25, 900 for the purchase of
block near the institution on which Is
situated nine residences. Six of these
are Of brick, and all are substantial
buildings. 1t is proposed to purchase
this land, together with the buildings.
and in addition to this the citizens af
Colorado Springs have offered the state
free of cost, all the vacant land in the
block. This plan met with much favor
among the committee, and it is prob
able that they will recommend that
money for the purchase Of this tract
be appropriated. The buildings thus
secured would be used for the school
while others, not needed at present.
would be rented. In addition, $50, 600
is asked for Improvements around the
present buildings, among which i'm
proyements will be new gymnasium
The needs of this school seemed to be
most worthy to the committee. and. ac-
cording to the present plan substantial
appropriations will be made for it.
Governor Signs Delinquency Bills.
Governor Peabody has approved what
have been known in the legislature as
"the delinquency bills" five In number,
which were suggested by County Judge
Lindsey as necessary to make prac-
tical test of his ideas of reforming
juveniles with tendencies to crime. All
the bills were introduced by Senator
F. W. Bailey, and were freely dis
cussed by the members Of the general
assembly but encountered no opposi-
tion at any stage.
Bill No. 18 defines in law a "delin-
quent child" 1t shall be under 16
years of age who violates the law Of
the state. or any city or village or
dinance, or who knowingly associates
with thieves, vicious or immoral per-
sons. or who is incorrigible, or who
is growing up in idleness or crime, or
who visits gambling resorts, saloons,
or immoral resorts. or who wanders
about the streets in the night time
without being engaged in any lawful |
business, or who uses vulgar or OBJ
scene language. Arrangements of per.
sons under this law shall be in the
county court only. Discretion Is left |
with the court to deal with such de-
PENDANTS as prudence and regard for |
their future welfare may dictate.
Power is given the court to commit to |
any Of the Juvenile corrective institu-
tions II 1t be considered imperatively |
necessary
Bill No. 10 makes 1t a misdemeanor
for any person having the custody of |
q delinquent child to contribute to |
such delinquency. Punishment possi-
BILE for guardians who encourage de- |
linquency is fixed at $1,000 fine and
not to exceed one year In the county |
jail. This law also makes 1t possible |
for the county court to force parents |
or guardians to care for children.
Bill No. 21 amends the general stat
ute governing juries and jury trials
SO minors may waive the right of trial |
by Jury, and on the other hand gives
the presiding judge the power to call
a Jury In such cases deanifa tho fant l