The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-16
COLORADO'S PROGRESS SHOWN
IN GOVERNOR ORMAN'S MESSAGE

The population of the state peniten-
tiary on November 80, 1902, was GIL,
an increase of lot over the number re-
ported two years ago. There have been
discharged by expiration of sentence
1876, pardoned 26 (up to November 800,
paroled 1913, died -, escaped %, trans
ferred to insane asylum /, the reforma-
tory 3. discharged by order of court 13.
The earnings of the institution for the
fiscal period was $40,511.S9.
1.-THE National Guard of Colorado is
at the present time in high state of
proficiency.
''The report of the commissioner of
mines shows that Colorado still leads
all other states and territories in the
production of the precious metals.
| which, indeed, should be very crafty
| ing to the people of the state. The
number of men employed in mining in
1901 was 1890, and in 1902 Ills, be-
ing a slight decrease in the number of
men employed but the general results
| have been magnificent. The number OF
| fatal accidents was materially reduced
| during the year 1902, there being eigh-
| ty-one, as against 121 for the year
1901"
| The needs of the state industrial
| schools for boys and girls are present.
| ed in detail. The average number in
| the boys school during the term was
1877. There are now thirty-seyen in
mates in the school for girls.
The total enrolment OF the Mute
| and Blind school for the past two
| years has been 212, the number en-
rolled on November 30th last being
| ISL. as against 1877 for the same date
| in 1900. For the first time in twelve
years the school closes the biennial
| period out of debt. The needs OF the
/ school in the way of additions and
| gymnasium apparatus required an ap-
preparation of $50, 500. The bequest
| of $685. 900 made by Mr.. Stratton will
\ not be available for some time.
The State Home for Dependent Chill
! dren needs an appropriation of $11 800
/ for further equipment and $4,000 for
/ maintenance.
The Soldiers and Sailors Home.
| like some of the other state insitu-
/ tons. has outgrown its present quar-
| tiers, and many worthy veterans have
been denied admission because OF lack
/ of facilities. The number of soldiers
and sailors in the home November
/ S0th was li5, an increase OF six over
two years ago.
1.-The report of the State Board of
/ performed. During my administration
| $3.50 cases for pardon were considered.
1 OF this number twenty-five pardons
| and forty-four combinations of sem
/ tence were recommended. The board
also recommended $50 cases of parole
/ and refused 1876. In addition to the
| above. one Thanksgiving pardon was
extended"
The work of the State Board of
/ Stock Inspection has been very effect
! lively performed. 7si12G head OF cat
/ tie and 26.97l head OF horses and
mules having been inspected from De-
\ cember Is. 1900. to november Is. 1902.
/ a period of twenty-three months.
! In the state game and fish depart
| mont large number OF suits have been
! brought against yiolaiors with vary
l ing success, II being very difficult to
I secure convictions In some parts of the
/ state. The governor believes that the
( law should be changed giving the state
l the right of appeal to higher courts.
4 The usual difficulty with the Indians
/ occurred. but so far as known no casu-
alties were reported.
| The report of the State Dairy Com
mission shows steady Improvement
| in the development of the dairy inter
ests. The total value OF the dairy
products for the past year is s6.s2?,-
l gSs.
The message recommends the pass
/ age OF pure food law that will pre-
I vent the Importation of adulterated
| products.
The work OF the State Board OF Char.
| titles and corrections is commended.
! and the assembly is asked to heed its
recommendations.
The State Board of Horticulture has
had fair success in the management
! OF affairs committed TO its charge.
The state boiler inspectors have eS-
! amined 1000 boilers. condemned nine
and ordered repairs on 32T. Two ea-
! piosions occurred during the two
| years. There is surplus of s1.501
| on hand after paying the salaries of
! the inspectors.
A liberal appropriation is recon-
mcnded for the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, which will be opened In
| st. Louis May /. 1904.
The message recommends that the
| Court of Appeals be abolished and the
| Supreme Court be enlarged. and to
that end constitutional amendment
| be submitted
Governor Orman also advises the
! passage of three.fourths jury law.
The recommendations of the County
| judges for changes In the probate law
| are approved by the governor.