Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13

place.
Rushviile Recorder: We would like to
esk the promoters OF the bill asking for
tho establishment Of Ave junior normals
whether this is done In answer TO the re-
quest Of the people Of western Nebraska
or is IL in compliance with the request
OF some theorist?
ord Quiz; II appears to the Quiz that II
there is anything that the present legis-
lature ought to do II is 10 make proper
appropriation for the rebuilding Of the Nor
folk asylum. This institution lie greatly
needed to accommodate the unfortunstes
Of the state and ought to get the ear Of
the legislature at an early day.
Stanton Registers: While we do not think
Il is necessary OF will do any good, still
we know that the state legislature will
throw away $3.50. 900 OF the Norfolk asylum
is not rebuilt. II Is a sensible business
proposition to save money whenever posi-
BILE, and the rebuilding Of the asylum is
not only good business judgment, but exer-
cising common sense.
Harrington Herald: There is one expendi-
ture confronting the legislature that should
be met promptly and decisively and that is
for the rebuilding Of the Norfolk asylum.
1t seems to us that IL is the imperative
duty Of the legislature to not only protect
the state property at Norfolk, but to pro-
vide accommodations for the insane patients
that are under the care Of the state. There
are undoubtedly good reasons why normal
school and some other appropriations should
be held UP at this time, but there certainly
are no valid reasons why the appropriation
for rebuilding the Norfolk institution should
be delayed.
TPntnhfnn nnYV4Ar. 4 EAGp.g ~ NhANNuh
It ought to be plain TO every thinking man
that the most economical way to settle
the asylum matter is by rebuilding the
one burned at Norfolk. II this Is rot
done the money the state already has in
vested there, which amounts to over $780,
600, will be largely lost. Everyone knows
that the state needs another asylum, and
so why not build 1t at Norfolk, instead Of
catering to the selhshness of other towns
and building two-by- four additions from
time to time to the other two. The Ocurier
hopes that favorable action will be taken
on the Nelson bill and that the asylum will
be rebuilt at Norfolk.
Monroe Republican: One of the appro-
priations the Legislature is asked to make
is for the rebuilding Of the Norfolk asy-
lum. There is no question but that the
Lincoln and Hastings asylums have been
crowded since the Norfolk fire and that more
room must be provided. The state prop
erty in good condition at this place IL
worth in the neighborhood Of 500, 900, and
unless it is rebuilt would be almost a total
loss. Rebuilding means a saving 10 the
taxpayers, and then 1t must be remembered
that this is the only state institution in
the North Platte country. As a matter of
economy and justice to this section Of the
state the appropriation should be made.
Wayne Republican: 1t would seem to
be very good business judgment for the
state to rebuild the Norfolk insane asylum
rather than abandon the large amount Of
property there best adapted TO this par
ticular use. II sold 1t would bring but a
fraction Of It's cost, II used it is worth all
It cost Northern Nebraska needs an
asylum II one is needed in the state at all
and IL seems the need is not questioned.
II is the location that is questioned. Wayne
could stand to see Norfolk lost the asylum;
that wouldn't hurt us a bit; but Wayne
cannot stand idly by to see the state in
stitution to which north Nebraska - en-
titled taken away for no other reason
than that some southern Nebraska town
wants 1t. -..
Niobrara Pioneer: Indications point to
favorable action for the rebuilding of the
Norfolk hospital for the insane. The leg
~islature is so strongly imbued with the
policy Of retrenchment, however. to the end
that the 81, 900, 900 state debt may be sub
stantiaIly reduced, there is fear of that
policy standing in the way OF an appropria-
ton to rebuild. 1t is to be hoped that there
will be a broader view taken of this mat
ter. As an investment for the state the
Norfolk hospital is a good one and should
be rebuilt. II retrenchment must come let
It be where new projects are advanced and
not where the foundations are so well es-
tablished as in Norfolk, TO say nothing OF
the blessings this institution affords un-
fortunate humanity.
Beaver City Times-Trfbune: II would
seem to be both policy and economy to re-
built the asylum at Norfolk which was
partially destroyed by FIRE last year. The
Lincoln hospital and the Hastings asylum
are crowded beyond their reasonable ca
pacity and something must be done by the
present legislature TO provide more room
for the states unfortunates, and the Jus
tice OF the claim that this additional room
be made In the northern portion OF the
state needs no argument. The value Of tbs
state property now remaining at Norfolk
amounts to s12s,O5s. practically all Of which
t would be wasted II the buildings are no,
. put in condition to be used. The value OF
that part Of the buildings and plant a,
5 Norfolk not damaged by the FIRE, the
D sightliness Of the location, and the de-
r mands Of the northern part OF the state
I are imperative demands upon the legisla-
D ture to make an appropriation suficient tC
restore the Norfolk asylum to its former
. capacity and usefulness.
st. Paul Republican; There appears Il
, be a great deal OF justice and common
! sense in the agitation In favor Of rebuild
ing the Norfolk insane asylum, which Is
now attracting the attention OF the legls-
lature. Governor Mickey In his inaugural
5 message called attention very forcibly Il
8 the need Of additional facilities for tht
care Of the states insane wards, point
+ ing out the fact that asylums at Lin
coin and Hasting are already crowded Il
their utmost capacity and that more room
y will soon be imperativeiy necessary. Tn,
o state already owns S12s, 900 OF property a
Norfolk which is especially adapted to the
q purpose. being the salvage OF the asylum
? which was partially destroyed by fire a yea
u ago last summer. Another argument II
favor Of such an appropriation is Nor
folks location, which is particularly con.
~venient for the entire North Platte coun.
j. try. Governor Miokey's advice to tn,
p legislature concerning the rehabilitation o